Airport
Chiayi Airport (CYI)
Chiayi Airport is the main air gateway to Chiayi City and southern Chiayi County in Taiwan. Compare transfer options from CYI to Chiayi city centre, Shuishang, Alishan and surrounding areas to plan your onward journey.
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About Chiayi Airport
Chiayi Airport is a small domestic airport serving Chiayi City and the surrounding Chiayi County in southern Taiwan. Also known as Shueishang Airport, it is located in Shuishang Township and operates as a joint civil and military facility.
Civil aviation at Chiayi began in 1976, and the present passenger terminal opened in January 1978 before being expanded in 1995. The airport uses a single compact terminal that handles domestic arrivals and departures, with regular services connecting Chiayi to Kinmen and Penghu.
The airport is located about 8 km from Chiayi city centre, making it a convenient entry point for visitors travelling to Chiayi and attractions such as the Alishan area. Taxis, buses and road connections provide access between the terminal and the city.
Although modest in scale, the airport offers essential passenger facilities, including an information counter, accessibility services and basic amenities, supporting convenient onward travel for domestic travellers.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Chiayi Airport operates passenger services through a single, compact terminal building that handles domestic arrivals and departures. The terminal is shared with the adjacent Chiayi Air Force Base and mainly serves domestic flights to destinations such as Kinmen and Penghu.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Chiayi Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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