How to get from BWN to Brunei
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Bus 38 / 57 to centre | BND 1 | 20 min |
| Taxi from terminal (rare) | BND 25–35 | 15 min |
| Dart ride-hailing app | BND 12–20 | 15 min |
BWN is 8km from centre — Purple Bus 38/57 (BND 1) is the easiest option. For 4-hour layovers: Sultan Omar Ali Mosque + Kampong Ayer water-taxi covers the Brunei essentials. Friday 12-2pm: prayer time, mosques closed to visitors. Strictly no alcohol in public.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into BWN.
Getting out of Brunei (BWN)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Brunei International Airport to Brunei cost?
BND 25–35 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from BWN to Brunei?
Purple Bus 38 / 57 to centre at BND 1 — 20 min to central Brunei.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Brunei?
Visa-free for US (90 days), UK + EU + AU + NZ + Japan + Korea (30-90 days), ASEAN (14 days). Visa-on-arrival USD 20 for India, China + 50 nationalities (14 days). Sharia law — modest dress, no public alcohol.