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Only AirAsia operates flights between Taipei City and Kota Kinabalu.

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).

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 Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 936 return, compared with RM 1,210 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 102–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 Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 18% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 691 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 1,082, a difference of RM 390. 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 Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 22:25
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 22:50.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% below the route average of RM 939. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

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.

One-way fares from Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 408, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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 5h 35m, compared to 8h 57m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 9h 21m via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
· keddy by Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· KK Rent A Car
· Hertz

Return flights from Taipei City to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 774 to RM 1,245, with an average of RM 939 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 774 counts as a good deal.