Cheap Flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu

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Flight deals from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,029. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu

Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Taipei to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,488
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu is R 2,871. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia flies direct from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu.
As of August 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

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)

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.

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