Why go
- City in Taiwan.
- Served by Penghu Magong Airport (MZG).
History
Chiayi, officially known as Chiayi City, is a city located in Chianan Plain in southwestern Taiwan, surrounded by Chiayi County with a population of 263,188 inhabitants as of January 2023.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- TransAsia Airways GE (ATR 72) · 3 routes: Kaohsiung, Kinmen, Taipei
- Mandarin Airlines AE (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Taichung, Taipei
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Penghu Magong Airport (MZG); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MZG has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Taipei, Kaohsiung, Kinmen, Taichung).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chiayi, Taiwan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.