Brunei International Airport (BWN)
Bandar Seri Begawan, BN 🇧🇳 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
WBSB
IATA
BWN
Elevation
73 ft
Region
BN-BM
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GPS Code: WBSB
Local Code: Not available
Location: 4.9442° N, 114.928001° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
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Online Reviews Summary
Brunei International Airport (BWN) generally receives a mixed but often positive reception from recent travelers, frequently praised for its cleanliness and efficiency. While some highlight a seamless and comfortable experience, particularly for transits, others express concerns regarding limited amenities and certain staff interactions.
What Travelers Love
- Cleanliness and Modern Facilities: The airport is consistently described as super clean and well-designed, with modern facilities and spacious areas for easy navigation.
- Efficiency and Smooth Processes: Travelers often report smooth and efficient check-in, quick security screening (pre-departure typically less than 5 minutes), and efficient baggage handling. Immigration on arrival usually takes 15-30 minutes, with pre-departure security rarely exceeding 5 minutes. Current security wait times are estimated at 28-31 minutes, and passport control at 8-9 minutes.
- Friendly Staff (Check-in/General): Many reviews commend the professional and friendly staff at check-in and generally within the airport.
- Royal Brunei Sky Lounge: The lounge is noted as very nice, offering comfortable seating, complimentary food and drinks, shower facilities, and positive ambiance.
- Proximity to City Center: The airport's location is convenient, offering easy access to Bandar Seri Begawan, with a taxi ride taking around 9-15 minutes.
Common Complaints
- Limited Dining and Shopping Options (Airside): A significant and frequent complaint is the lack of diverse food and beverage options and shopping, especially after security. Many services are concentrated landside, making the airside transfer zone "quite disappointing".
- Poor Wi-Fi Connectivity: The free Wi-Fi is often described as limited (e.g., one hour free) and can be intermittent or slow.
- Inconsistent or Rude Immigration/Customs Staff: Several recent reviews (2024-2025) highlight issues with rude or unprofessional immigration officers, particularly towards foreigners, with instances of shouting or unhelpful communication, sometimes due to language barriers.
- Lack of Alcohol/Duty-Free: Due to Sharia law, there are no alcohol sales or cigarette duty-free shops in the airport, which some travelers find disappointing.
- Inefficient Transfer Security Screening: While pre-departure security is quick, transfer security screening processes can be inefficient, with queues reaching up to 30 minutes, although staff are noted to organize it well.
- Ground Transportation Formality and Information: Onward transportation via taxi or bus "lacks formality and information" according to a 2023 Skytrax assessment. Taxis are readily available, and public buses offer a budget option, but some travelers note issues with unmetered taxis charging fixed, higher rates.
Brunei International Airport serves as an efficient gateway and transfer point, lauded for its cleanliness and generally smooth operational flow. However, travelers with longer layovers or those expecting extensive dining, shopping, or unrestricted Wi-Fi should manage their expectations, and recent concerns regarding the demeanor of immigration staff are notable.
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Airport Routes
Brunei International Airport (BWN) offers 31 flight routes operated by 6 airlines. Major carriers include Royal Brunei, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Bandar Seri Begawan include Manila Int'l, Kota Kinabalu Int'l, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l, Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Manila Int'l (MNL) 3
- Kota Kinabalu Int'l (BKI) 2
- Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l (CGK) 2
- Singapore Changi (SIN) 2
- Kuala Lumpur Int'l (KUL) 2
- Narita Int'l (NRT) 1
- Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l (TPE) 1
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) 1
- Chennai Int'l (MAA) 1
- Hong Kong Int'l (HKG) 1
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l (BKK) 1
- Kinmen (KNH) 1
Newly Discovered
- Kota Kinabalu Int'l (BKI) new
- Manila Int'l (MNL) new
- Singapore Changi (SIN) new
- Kuala Lumpur Int'l (KUL) new
- Kuching Int'l (KCH) new
- Tan Son Nhat Int'l (SGN) new
- Hong Kong Int'l (HKG) new
- Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l (TPE) new
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) new
- Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l (CGK) new
- Incheon Int'l (ICN) new
- Narita Int'l (NRT) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Brunei International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Royal Brunei
RBA
/ BI
|
25 | 1424 | 25 | Feb 4, 2026 |
AirAsia
AXM
/ AK
|
1 | 155 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Singapore Airlines
SIA
/ SQ
|
1 | 106 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Cebu Pacific Air
CEB
/ 5J
|
1 | 45 | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
|
Indonesia AirAsia
AWQ
/ QZ
|
1 | 34 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Malaysia Airlines
MAS
/ MH
|
1 | 20 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
03/21 |
12000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | RADAR | 121.3 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available at a designated counter in the Arrivals Hall where you can purchase fixed-fare coupons. Metered taxis can also be found outside the terminal. The local ride-hailing app, Dart, is a popular and widely used alternative for booking transportation.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies, including international brands like Avis and Hertz, have counters located in the public area of the Arrivals Hall. It is advisable to book in advance. An International Driving Permit is often required along with your valid national license.
Public Transportation
Public buses (purple-colored) offer an affordable connection to the main bus terminal in the city center, Bandar Seri Begawan. The bus stop is located a short walk from the terminal building. Service can be infrequent with limited operating hours, so it is not ideal for those with heavy luggage or arriving late at night.
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