Flying from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuching (the location of Kuching International Airport).
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from KCH to Taipei.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from KCH to Taipei that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You won't need a visa for Taiwan if you hold a passport from Malaysia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before locking in your flight tickets from Kuching International Airport to Taipei, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Travelling from central Kuching to KCH takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to KCH? If you've booked an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Taipei
C$160 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuching International Airport to Taipei. A return flight starts at C$317. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from KCH to Taipei, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Kuching International Airport to Taipei across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from KCH to Taipei every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Taipei.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei is around 42 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 24 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near TPE if you're catching a late flight from Kuching International Airport to Taipei. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
As soon as your flight from Kuching International Airport to Taipei has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 19 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from KCH to Taipei:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Kuching International Airport to Taipei while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Taipei, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Kuching International Airport to Taipei for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from KCH to Taipei sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kuching International Airport to Taipei, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are attractions you won't want to skip in Taipei.
Complete your Taipei trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Taipei and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Kuching International Airport to Taipei.