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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK1511
AK AirAsia
32N
6:50 PM
CST T1
10:25 PM
+08
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK1510
AK AirAsia
32N
7:25 AM
+08 TT1
11:00 AM
CST
3h 35m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWN Bandar Seri Begawan 6h 5m BI BIMH Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 18m BRCICX AKCXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 7h 20m BRCIJX AK Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 24m 9CB7BR AKFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 48m BRCICZ AKCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SIN Singapore 8h AIBRCI SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 8h 20m 5JBRCI Z2 Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
KUL Sepang 8h 20m BRCID7 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PUS Busan 9h 7CBRBX OZ Busan (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PEN Penang 9h 2m BRCIMH AK Penang (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
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Taoyuan to Kota Kinabalu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,367 mi 3h 35m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
711
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 3
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 45m
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,367 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TPE to BKI: AirAsia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brunei, Hong Kong and Tan Son Nhat.
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.
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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 is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brunei, Hong Kong and Tan Son Nhat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).