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Only AirAsia operates flights between Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $230 round-trip, compared to $298 via a layover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

One-stop flights from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport 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 Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $170 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $266, a difference of $96. 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 Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 100% of flights 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 Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 10:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

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 $231. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu takes 3h 35m, covering 1,366 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $172 to $925. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 78% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu range from $190 to $306, with an average of $231 over the past 12 months. Anything below $190 counts as a good deal.