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

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 22:30
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 23:05.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu takes 3h 35m, 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 Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 782 to RM 1,240, with an average of RM 932 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 782 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of RM 932. 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 928 return, compared with RM 1,215 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 96–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• MKAZ
• Suria Car Rental

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

Evening 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 Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 22% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 694 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 1,094, a difference of RM 400.

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 Taipei City and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 35m, compared to 8h 57m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 9h 35m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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.