Access to Bandar Seri Begawan

The International Airport is located 5 km from Bandar Seri Begawan and is directly linked to main cities in the region: Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Manila.

Bus and taxi services to and from the airport provide easy access to the City Centre.

Transportation within Bandar Seri Begawan:

Buses and taxis connect the City Centre with other suburban areas in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Climate:

Brunei enjoys a sunny, tropical climate where it is summer all year round. Daily temperatures range from 74 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 33 degrees Centigrade).

Currency:

The Brunei dollar (BND) is pegged to the Singapore dollar (SGD) at a 1:1 ratio.

Major Credit and Charge Cards:

VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.

Banking Hours:

Mondays to Fridays - 10 am till 3 pm.

Local Time:

Standard Brunei Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT.

Electricity:

240 volts AC/50-Cycle system

Language:

Bahasa Melayu is the national language. However, English is widely spoken.

Entry Requirements:

A valid passport (and visa wherever applicable) is required.

A Social or Tourist Visit Pass does not permit the holder to take up employment, business or professional work in Brunei.

For information regarding entry please visit the Brunei Diplomatic Mission in your country.

For more information about Brunei, please visit Brunei Tourism website.

For more information regarding air travel, please visit Royal Brunei Airlines website.