Why go
- Capital and largest city of Brunei.
- Served by Limbang Airport (LMN).
History
Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) is the capital and largest city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area with an area of 100.36 square kilometres (38.75 sq mi) and has a population of 72,133 as of 2025 estimate. It is part of Brunei–Muara District, the smallest yet most populous district which is home to over 70 percent of the country's population. It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Royal Brunei Airlines BI (A320, A319, 787, ATR 72) · 13 routes: Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Jeddah, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Mulu, Shanghai, Singapore, Surabaya
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A320, 737-800, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Mulu*
- Garuda Indonesia GA (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Jakarta*, Surabaya*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Dragonair KA (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong*
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320, 777-300) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai Airways International TG (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 1 route: 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.
Getting there by ferry
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 Limbang Airport (LMN); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BWN has direct flights to 13 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Serasa Car Ferry Terminal, 17 km); routes include Sungai Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan - Bangar, Limbang-Labuan Express Route.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bandar Seri Begawan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.