Why go
- Country in Southeast Asia.
- Served by Marudi Airport (MUR).
History
Brunei, officially Brunei Darussalam, is a country in Southeast Asia, situated on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. Apart from its coastline on the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak, with its territory bifurcated by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between its multi-landmass neighbours of Malaysia and Indonesia. As of 2025, the country had a population of 466,330, being the least populated country in Asia of whom approximately 64,409 resided in the capital and largest city of Bandar Seri Begawan. Its official language is Malay, and Sunni Islam is the state religion of the country, although other religions are nominally tolerated. The government of Brunei is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Sultan, and it implements a fusion of English common law and jurisprudence inspired by Islam, including sharia.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 6 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (DHT) · 6 routes: Bario*, LBP*, Long Akah*, Long Datih*, Long Seridan*, Miri*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Marudi Airport (MUR); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MUR has direct flights to 6 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bario, LBP, Long Akah, Long Datih, Long Seridan…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brunei Darussalam. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.