Flying from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport.
Bandar Seri Begawan's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kota Kinabalu.
Flights from BKI to BWN start at 06:55 — the first with Royal Brunei Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Royal Brunei Airlines. In total, there are eight weekly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BKI to BWN flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Bandar Seri Begawan (and then discovering more of Brunei!) is a breeze with Royal Brunei. This popular airline has direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Royal Brunei.
With a reliable 87.84% of services arriving as planned, Royal Brunei is the most punctual carrier offering BKI to BWN flights.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport when flying between BKI and BWN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport flight is Rs16,705. A round-trip fare is currently Rs25,358. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BKI to BWN, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
65% of flights that take off from Kota Kinabalu Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Kota Kinabalu Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BKI:
Arriving at Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN)
Reserve a hotel near BWN if you're catching a late Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bandar Seri Begawan Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Hertz and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Bandar Seri Begawan and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN) to central Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Bandar Seri Begawan. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN)
January is the most popular month for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bandar Seri Begawan in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Bandar Seri Begawan, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BKI to BWN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brunei
Kuala Belait is just one of the many places in Brunei waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bandar Seri Begawan. Around 88 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Masjid Mohammad Jamalul Alam, Luagan Lalak Recreation Park and Lumut Beach.
