Travelling from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Brunei International Airport (BWN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
Bandar Seri Begawan's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kota Kinabalu.
You can choose from 31 weekly Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Royal Brunei Airlines is the earliest you can take. Royal Brunei Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your BKI to BWN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Royal Brunei Airlines is your gateway to discovering Bandar Seri Begawan (and perhaps some other great corners of Brunei!). Browse the direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Royal Brunei Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport is a sought-after stop between BKI and BWN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport flight is Rs13,466. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs21,988. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from BKI to BWN, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
73.51% of flights departing from Kota Kinabalu International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to BKI? If you're catching an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brunei International Airport (BWN)
Reserve a hotel near BWN if you're catching a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Line up a Brunei International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Hertz or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Bandar Seri Begawan and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Brunei International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to central Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei International Airport to central Bandar Seri Begawan has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Brunei International Airport (BWN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bandar Seri Begawan in May.
When reserving your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Brunei International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Bandar Seri Begawan, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BKI to BWN in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Brunei
Kuala Belait is just one of the many cities in Brunei waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bandar Seri Begawan. Around 88 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include The Beach Hut, Istana Manggalela and Kuala Belait Waterfront.
Your trip through Brunei wouldn't be complete without a stop in Bangar. Temburong Permata Hijau and Trek Taman Perayaan Bukit Gasing are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is around 24 kilometres south-east of Bandar Seri Begawan.