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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Taipei (TPE)

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Flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Taipei.$220 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Taipei.$220 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Taipei.$220 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Taipei.$220 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Taipei.$230 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.
Taipei.$244 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
Taipei.$246 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.
Taipei.$255 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from $715
Jun
from $294
Jul
from $220
Aug
from $220
Sep
from $220
Oct
from $262
Nov
from $256
Dec
from $315
Jan
from $267
Feb
from $323
Mar
from $296
Apr
from $274

Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan: Alternative routes

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

Kota Kinabalu to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$220
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week12

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan is $220. 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 19 minutes is the average flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
As of May 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport on Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Taipei is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot and AirAsia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

Travelling from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Kota Kinabalu and Taipei are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Choose from 49 weekly Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 06:10.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BKI to TPE flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • AirAsia has direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Taipei — and maybe even more of Taiwan if your schedule allows.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AirAsia.

  • AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating BKI to TPE flights. A reliable 98.36% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKI and TPE:

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • $107 is the lowest price for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $220. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from BKI to TPE, book your trip six months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

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  • Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 73.51% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BKI:

Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei

  • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Taipei. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Taipei. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from BKI to TPE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of Taiwan

  • You've seen Taipei, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its top sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Start your sightseeing at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.

Plan the rest of your trip from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei

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