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IATA: BWN · Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Brunei International Airport Guide

CapitalBandar Seri Begawan
Population455,500
CurrencyBND B$ Brunei dollar
LanguageMalay
Time ZoneUTC+08:00
AirportBWN
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~8,329,517

Brunei International Airport (IATA: BWN) is a key aviation hub serving Bandar Seri Begawan and the wider Brunei region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Bandar Seri Begawan from BWN

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Brunei International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BWN

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Brunei International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Brunei International Airport (BWN) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BWN / WBSB
Serves
Bandar Seri Begawan
Country
Brunei
Local time now
02:56 (+08)
Time zone
Asia/Brunei
Currency
BND (B$)
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Coordinates
4.9442, 114.9280

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Nonstop destinations from BWN

Brunei International Airport has published nonstop service to 12 airports across 9 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BWN.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
SepangKULMalaysia1,486 km
Manila (Pasay)MNLPhilippines1,255 km
Kota KinabaluBKIMalaysia165 km
BangkokBKKThailand1,833 km
JakartaCGKIndonesia1,535 km
Hong KongHKGHong Kong1,934 km
SingaporeSINSingapore1,277 km
SurabayaSUBIndonesia1,390 km
DubaiDXBUnited Arab Emirates6,720 km
MelbourneMELAustralia5,658 km
Shanghai (Pudong)PVGChina3,000 km
KuchingKCHMalaysia636 km

Airlines serving BWN

8 carriers publish nonstop service at BWN, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Royal BruneiBIFull Service24
Malaysia AirlinesMHFull Service8
Garuda IndonesiaGAFull Service4
Cebu Pacific5JBudget2
AirAsiaAKBudget2
Thai AirwaysTGFull Service2
Carrier KAKA—2
Singapore AirlinesSQFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BWN-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.