Flying from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is Taipei's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) departing from here.
4 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most popular route. There are 39 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with AirAsia X at 11:55pm. Choose the first TPE to KUL departure with AirAsia X at 12:15am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you catch your flight from Taipei to KUL, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) operate out of this terminal.
A number of airlines at TPE offer direct flights from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Among the top picks are:
Most passengers choose to fly with AirAsia X from TPE to KUL.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is AirAsia X.
TPE is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from central Taipei in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to KUL flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport are known for their punctuality, with 92% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes around 55 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is $125. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $196. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Taipei to KUL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). August is the busiest month to travel to Kuala Lumpur. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Taipei to KUL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Johor Bahru will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens.
Ipoh is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 225 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur. No trip is complete without visiting Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Lost World of Tambun.