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Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei City.

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and may arrive at several airports in Taipei City area, including Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 870 return, compared with RM 939 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 108–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 8% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 789 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 988, a difference of RM 199. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Taipei City are Ximending, Ximending Night Market, and Taipei 101. These are among the most viewed places in Taipei City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City:

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 10:50
• Latest: departs at 08:40 and lands at 12:05.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of RM 883. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City takes 3h 25m, covering 3,544 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 492, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 36m, compared to 8h 49m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 9h 59m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Since Taipei City is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport (TPE) – daily rates from around RM 83:

· Budget
· Avis
· Good Car Rental
· Cyuan Guo Car Rental
· CARBOOKING

Near Taipei City Sung Shan Airport (TSA) – daily rates from around RM 134:

· Good Car Rental
· Avis
· Budget
· Ho Ing
· Thrifty

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City range from RM 743 to RM 1,073, with an average of RM 883 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 743 counts as a good deal.