Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu (TPE–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TPE Airport Page →
1,367 mi airlines 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 3h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AK1511
AK AirAsia
32N
7:15 PM
CST TT1
10:50 PM
+08
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK1510
AK AirAsia
32N
7:40 AM
+08 T1
10:55 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,367 mi 3h 35m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

TPE–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,367 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 7 32N 3h35
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPE to BKI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
610
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Taoyuan

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric TPE→BKI FOC→BKI
Distance from TPE 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of TPE with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Kinabalu is 0 hours the same as Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,367 mi / 2,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Taiwanese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at the Malaysian embassy before departure.

Getting to TPE

The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.

TPE–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance1,367 mi / 2,199 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,367 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TPE to BKI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FOC, SGN, HGH, PEN, PVG, CAN, HKG, MNL, ICN, PUS, SIN, KUL and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to TPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TPE to BKI

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPE to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to BKI ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,367 miles (2,199 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FOC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).