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Chiayi Airport

Chiayi, TW

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Chiayi Airport

Chiayi, Taiwan · Asia-Pacific

Chiayi compact regional airport with official Uni Air timetable entries to Kinmen and Penghu; no dedicated passenger lounge.

Airportist Score

6.0/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.9
Comfort & amenities5.7
Food & retail5.0
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges3.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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CYIRCKUNormal

Chiayi Airport

Chiayi, Taiwan · Asia-Pacific

Chiayi compact regional airport with official Uni Air timetable entries to Kinmen and Penghu; no dedicated passenger lounge.

Airportist Score

6.0/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.9
Comfort & amenities5.7
Food & retail5.0
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges3.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cheapest to city
Taxi / city transfer
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Terminals
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PIFPingtung Airport
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WOTWang-an Airport
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RMQTaichung International Airport
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KHHKaohsiung International Airport
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Compare CYI vs TNN

TNNTainan Airport
Tainan
6.160 km
MZGMakung Airport
Makung
5.879 km
PIFPingtung Airport
Pingtung
85 km
WOTWang-an Airport
Wang'an
92 km
RMQTaichung International Airport
Taichung
7.092 km
KHHKaohsiung International Airport
Kaohsiung
7.198 km

CYIGuide

CYIGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Schedule

Use official timetable as a start

Uni Air entries cover Kinmen and Penghu.

Confirm operating date with airline.

Compact

Expect simple regional flow

Compact terminal.

Parallel runway is closed.

Basic

Bring a small backup

No detailed F&B directory captured.

Plan for basic facilities.

Live board

Check real-time information

Official real-time page is available.

Use it on departure day.

Live conditions

Right now at CYI

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Uni Air Kinmen and Penghu travelers
Chiayi County visitors
Compact regional-terminal users

Watch out for

Timetable is reference only
No confirmed lounge
No published MCT or security wait minutes

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.9

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.7

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Compact passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CYI.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

IATA CYI / ICAO RCKU
GPS 23.46306, 120.39056; active runway 18/36 asphalt 3,050 m x 45 m
Official Uni Air timetable entries to Kinmen and Penghu
No dedicated passenger lounge confirmed
Timetable is reference information; no official MCT

5 official sources

https://www.cya.gov.tw/main_en/
https://www.cya.gov.tw/main_en/timetable_search.aspx?pid=4196&uid=4198
https://www.cya.gov.tw/main_en/realtime_search.aspx?pid=4196&uid=4197
https://www.cya.gov.tw/main_en/facilities.aspx?pid=4200&uid=4311
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiayi_Airport

Full guide

Explore the CYI guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Chiayi Airport and the Chiayi city center
City center
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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Taxi / city transfer
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Lounges
Food and seating options vary by time of day; keep a backup snack if banks are thin.
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Traveler Tips
Confirm live schedules and terminal assignments for CYI on the day of travel.
4 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
2 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Uni Air timetableReal-time flight information
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☁️26°C / 79°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 23, 09:36 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.