Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 10:49
• Latest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 10:59.

The flight takes about 3h 24m.

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

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City takes 3h 24m, 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.

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City range from RM 776 to RM 1,095, with an average of RM 909 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 776 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of RM 909. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 902 return, compared with RM 946 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 77–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

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 84:

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

Near Taipei City Sung Shan Airport (TSA) – daily rates from around RM 105:

• Good Car Rental
• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo
• CarPlus

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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, 4% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Fuzhou (FOC) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 808 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,111, a difference of RM 302.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei City.

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 29m, compared to 8h 39m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 10h 36m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Some of the most popular sights in Taipei City are Taipei 101, Songshan Cultural Creative Park, and Taipei International Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Taipei City on KAYAK.

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

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