Flying from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Kuching and Taipei share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KCH to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between KCH and TPE:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Currently, £82 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £163. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KCH to TPE if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KCH to TPE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
When it comes to Kuching International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.33% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kuching International Airport is around 6 miles from central Kuching. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near KCH? If you've booked an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Consider booking a hotel close to TPE if you have a late Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore beyond Taipei's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is roughly 30 miles from the centre of Taipei. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Taipei. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Kuching International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for July if you want to explore Taipei during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KCH to TPE in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to discover other parts of Taiwan. Journey around 80 miles south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its must-visit sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tainan is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 160 miles south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.