Flying from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Taipei and Kota Kinabalu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from TPE to BKI start at 09:50 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 10:05 with AirAsia. In total, there are seven weekly Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your TPE to BKI flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia is your ticket to exploring Kota Kinabalu (and perhaps some other great corners of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport offered by this airline.
AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
AirAsia ranks as the top on-time carrier for TPE to BKI flights, with 85.25% of services arriving on schedule.
Handy information about Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Taipei to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near TPE? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Consider booking a hotel near BKI if you're on a late Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own set of wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
The quietest month for a flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you'd like to visit Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TPE to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a trip to Sandakan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.