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I flew to Brunei from Bangkok by Royal Brunei Airlines. I departed by Singapore Airlines directly to Singapore. Both ways were easy and comfortable, and the Brunei airport was sparkling new, easy and oversized to the actual traffic at the time.
Take the purple buses - they are cheap and go everywhere. Taxi's always cost a bomb anywhere and the buss station is right in the middle of Bandar (it's a small place remember). Just find your way to the bus station (ask a local, it's easy to find), all the buses seem to leave from here so it's thronging with locals (avoid the toilets, oh man....).Look out for this black guy with a lot of pens in his pocket (cant remember his name), anyway he may approach you... he is very friendly and a WEALTH of tourist information, bloody fantastic guy!
By international standards, Royal Brunei Airlines is a fairly young airline. The first flight, from Brunei to Singapore, was in 1975. From 45000 passengers in its first year of operation, the airline has steadily expanded and now carries more than a million passengers a year on its longhaul Boeing 767 and shorthaul Airbus aircraft to destinations across three continents, ranging from London to Shanghai to Auckland. Don't be surprised if you find the Sultan at the controls: he has a pilot's licence.
Although there is a fixed price list post right outside the airport arrival hall, the taxi divers collide together and do not follow the prices being set. It is quite disppointed that a rich and muslim country like Brunei can tolerate such non-ethnical behaviours.The standard price from airport to Capital Hotel is set as $16, but all divers waiting at airport will move on for $25. What a country!!!From the city, it should cost you $15 to get to the airport. Don't let them overcharge you.
The main minibus and bus terminal is located in the city center Jalan Cator. It is the cheapest way to get around, but a bit crowded as you can see. People rushed to get on the bus even before the arriving passengers get off. The cost per trip is $1. Every min-bus is numbered and there a a clear route sign for each bus route. You can go to all major sights, like Istana, museum by this mini bus. It is also a cheap means to go outside Banda or to Muara. Good for visitors.
The national flag airlines of Brunei, Royal Brunei Airlines provides good services for passengers. As for short haul flights, they use small 737 aircrafts which do not have many entertainment on board. The flight is blessed before it flies. Of course beverages on board are non-alocholic.
Boats, of course; taxi boats for short trips, bigger speedboats if you go to Temburong (the pier for these boats is located 500 m East (left if you look at the river from downtown) of the Kiangeh market (on the border od the small Kiangeh river, bordering the East side of Bandar Seri Begawan downtown) ; 10 departures per day. Ferry Boats go 5 times per day to Labuan and to Sabah (Malaysia), departing from Muara port.Buses. 6 regular lines are operated for public transportation; they reach the main places in Brunei and Muara district (downtown bus terminal, Muara, Jerudong, airport, Berakas); reliable, and rather frequent (every 15-20 mn on the airport line); you recognise them at their violet colour. The bus terminal downtown is located underground, and having a close look, there even might be some underground activity there; mainly poor Brunean and migrant workers use the bus, but these...
Beware, this is no Schipol or Changi airport! Or at least it wasn't the last time I was there. Eat well before you get off the plans and don't expect a duty-free bonanza! Brunei is a great country with a lot of disposable cash, you'd think they would do somethign about one of the "gateways" to the country!
Fly in please!! only 2 airlines fly here regularly, Royal Brunei Airline and SIngapore Airlines.RBA is ok, and its alot cheaper and you can stop-over brunei for a few days on your way to singapore, australia, hongkong, etc.I suggest you get around by car...... trust me, don't wait for the bus unless you fancy waiting for an hour. In fact, I was surpised to hear that they run. Besides, everybody uses the car here.If you are here for more than 1 day, i STRONGLY recommend you rent a car at the airport for the entire trip. You see, taxis are not common. You can't just flag one off the street. And public transport is almost non-existent.
Transport in and around Bandar Seri Begawan is by bus, it is cheap and reliable. However, it is only in and around the capital. If you want to visit other parts of the country you will have to hire a car.Taxi rates:the first km or less US$ 1.50each further km will set you back US$ 1.Surcharge from or to the airport: US$ 3Between 9pm and 6am there a surcharge of 50%
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