Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Every week, there are 375 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 01:00 Batik Air Malaysia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:10 with Starlux Airlines.
To ensure you catch your KUL to TPE flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, so getting to Taipei (and then touring more of Taiwan!) is simple. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is EVA Air.
With an impressive 83.61% of services arriving on schedule, EVA Air has the best on-time performance for KUL to TPE flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KUL and TPE:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Penang International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
R 1,210 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,616. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KUL to TPE.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KUL to TPE.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 4 hours 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near KUL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Reserve a hotel near TPE if you're catching a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to central Taipei has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Taipei. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to TPE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Taiwan, head for Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are the start of reasons to visit.