Cheap flights from Kuching to Taipei from £171

Cheap flights from Kuching to Taipei from £171

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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£171
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Wed, May 27
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£178
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Thu, May 28
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£196
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Mon, May 25
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£196
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Mon, May 25
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£196
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Sat, May 30
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£226
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Thu, May 28 – Mon, Jun 1
Kuching KCHTaipei TPE
£385
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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£402
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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£402
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
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£405
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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£413
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How much do flights to Taipei cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£171

Cheapest round-trip

£385

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Taipei's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Taoyuan Airport MRT. Best value: bus services and metro connections.

Taipei is served by Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), located 40 km southwest of the city center, and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), situated just 5 km northeast of downtown. Both airports offer convenient airport transfers to city center destinations. Taoyuan Airport handles the majority of international flights, while Songshan primarily serves domestic routes and select regional destinations. Transport options include the Airport MRT, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Taipei?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-39 min

Express train fare

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

55-90 min

one-way fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-70 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

How to get from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Taipei?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

EasyCard or single journey token

every 4–8 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Songshan

10-25 min

metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to hotel

15-35 min

EasyCard fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget option

Notes:

  • Prices in TWD (approximately 32 TWD = 1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • EasyCard is accepted on Taipei Metro, buses, and the Taoyuan Airport MRT for convenient contactless payment.
  • Taxi fares are metered; a surcharge may apply for late-night trips or luggage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Taipei

Depart from
Kuching International
Arrive to
Taiwan Taoyuan International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kuching to Taipei

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Shanghai AirlinesCSHFMYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China AirlinesCALCIYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Taipei

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January17°C13°C
February18°C14°C
March21°C16°C
April24°C19°C
May27°C22°C
June29°C25°C
July31°C26°C
August31°C26°C
September29°C25°C
October25°C22°C
November22°C19°C
December18°C15°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
13°C
January
Sunny days
269
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
89%
26°C21°C
17 May
27°C22°C
Monday
11 May
89%
27°C22°C
18 May
30°C21°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
24°C21°C
19 May
32°C23°C
Wednesday
13 May
86%
23°C20°C
20 May
32°C24°C
Thursday
14 May
85%
22°C20°C
21 May
33°C25°C
Friday
15 May
86%
27°C20°C
22 May
87%
31°C26°C
Saturday
16 May
27°C21°C
23 May
34°C25°C
Book your trip to arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International, or Taipei Songshan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Airlines. Kuching and Taipei have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Manila, Jakarta, Miri, Java, Penang, Johor Bahru, Bintulu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sibu, Medan, Shenzhen, Sandakan, Borneo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Taipei?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Taipei and Tokyo, Manila, London, Bangkok, Osaka, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Okinawa Island, Cebu, Kuala Lumpur, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Shanghai, Bali, Belfast, Manchester, Busan, Birmingham.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
What airports are near Taipei?
The main airport in Taipei is Taiwan Taoyuan International. It is also served by Taichung, Hualien.
Which airlines fly between Kuching and Taipei?
Currently, you can fly between Kuching and Taipei with AirAsia, Scoot, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuching and Taipei?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuching and Taipei, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kuching and Taipei?
Traveling between Kuching and Taipei, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kuching?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International
How many airports are there near Taipei?
There are a number of airports in and around Taipei. The main one is Taiwan Taoyuan International and other nearby airports include Taichung, Hualien.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuching and Taipei depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuching and Taipei arrive?
What time do flights between Kuching and Taipei depart?
What time do flights between Kuching and Taipei arrive?

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