Flights to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)

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For most visitors, the capital Bandar Seri Begawan serves as no more than a pitstop, a place to refuel, or a staging point from which to explore the thickly-clad interior jungles of Borneo, or the pristine coral reefs that form a cocoon around the northern beaches. But to pass through in such a fleeting, transitory moment is to do the city &ndash; and the 600-year-old sultanate &ndash; a serious injustice. Like the bright crimson rambutan fruit that&rsquo;s piled high at every market stall in summer, the city has a skin that needs to be pulled back to be best savoured. A whistle-stop tour would see you miss the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, a stunning tribute to the nation&rsquo;s deep-rooted Islamic faith &ndash; built on an artificial lake, the gold-domed landmark dominates daily life. Rush through and you&rsquo;d also miss its ceremonial halls, royal palace and the &ldquo;floating&rdquo; water village, or Kampong Ayer, a cluster of more than 40 connected hamlets built on an 8km-long stretch of the Brunei river. Home to more than 39,000 locals, and with houses, schools, shops, mosques, a hospital &ndash; even a police station on stilts &ndash; it has to be seen to be believed. It definitely pays to stay longer here than you think.</cityDescription><cityHoverDescription/></destinationEntryDetails><metaKeyword>flights to Brunei, Brunei attractions, things to do in Brunei, things to eat in Brunei, accomodation options in Brunei</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Book flights to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei with award-winning Singapore Airlines. Enjoy the convenience of online booking and earn KrisFlyer miles on all eligible bookings.</metaDescription></generalSectionContainer><whatToDoPageTitle>What to do in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</whatToDoPageTitle><whatToDoODImage/><whatToDoODAltText/><whatToDoSection><category>Nature</category><categoryLabel>Nature</categoryLabel><heading>Proboscis monkeys in the wild</heading><Description>Meet the neighbours. Brunei is one of the few places where it’s possible to see proboscis monkeys in the wild. These pot-bellied, balloon-nosed tree swingers are endemic to Borneo and populate the jungles that fringe the capital. They can easily be spotted on a river safari into the Labi Hills Forest Reserve or to the larger but harder to reach Ulu Temburong National Park, a 500 sq km swathe of pristine wilderness in the south-east of the sultanate. Part of the thrill is taking a traditional shallow-but-steady Iban longboat. </Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/bwn/proboscis-monkeys.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Proboscis monkeys</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>Taxi boat tours to Kampong Ayer</heading><Description>Pay the ferryman. Taxi boat tours to Kampong Ayer shouldn’t be missed at any cost (remember that it still pays to haggle). Built entirely on the water, the area is dubbed the Venice of the East and with good reason – just don’t expect your boat driver to burst into song like a gondolier. The most informative tours include pre-arranged visits to locals’ houses so you can see what life is like in, on and above the waves.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/bwn/Kampong-Ayer.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Kampong Ayer</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>Shopping</heading><Description>Join locals at their national pastime. Bandar Seri Begawan’s success was built on the profits from the country’s oil fields, the largest in all South East Asia. That makes it easy to understand why the national sport is shopping, and with dozens of malls and markets, or syarikats, to explore, there’s no excuse not to bring back a souvenir or a sarong. They’re packed to the rafters at the weekend, so if you only have time for one stop off at the majestic Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex. It’s an architectural wonder in its own right.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>The Billionth Barrel Monument </heading><Description>See where all that money came from. The Billionth Barrel Monument may be a kitsch nod to the sultanate’s overwhelming debt to their black gold, but a visit to this beachfront landmark should help you fully understand the country’s rags-to-riches rise. Swot up at the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre first – with hands-on science displays and robotic workshops for children, it’s not nearly as dull as it sounds. </Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Family</category><categoryLabel>Family</categoryLabel><heading>Royal Regalia Museum</heading><Description>Buy a gift for the sultan. Well, not quite, but you can get an inside look into what you could buy for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah or his family at the Royal Regalia Museum. It’s a showroom of sorts that presents a catalogue of gifts presented by various dignitaries, world leaders and heads of state to the country’s exalted monarch. Take sunglasses to shield your eyes from the blinding amount of priceless gold and jewels on display - it’s a real wow show.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel>Jln Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8611, Brunei</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Jln Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8611, Brunei</externalLink></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoMetaDetails><metaKeyword>What to do in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Don't miss out on these activites when visiting Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</metaDescription></whatToDoMetaDetails><whereToStayPageTitle>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</whereToStayPageTitle><whereToStayODImage/><whereToStayODAltText/><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Empire Hotel and Country Club</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Beachfront real estate is hard to find in Brunei. That&rsquo;s because if it hasn&rsquo;t been snapped up by members of the royal family or an oil company, it&rsquo;s hidden by huge tracts of primary rainforest. No such problem for this 423-room luxury hotel, which has a six-storey glass atrium from where you can view the private crescent-shaped beach from every conceivable angle. If you have a spare million, book in to the Emperor Suite: its private elevator whisks you up to a private pool, movie theatre and grand piano. Insider Tip: Swap the beach for the bunkers - the onsite golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus, arguably the greatest golfer of all time. And with the par-five 15th swinging right along the beach, you&rsquo;ll still have enough time to get sand between your toes.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bwn/Empire-Hotel-and-Country-Club.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Empire</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/brunei_darussalam/bandar_seri_begawan/the_empire_hotel_and_country_club.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Jerudong Negara BG 3122, Jerudong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Jerudong Negara BG 3122, Jerudong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Star Lodge Brunei</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>One of the country&rsquo;s few resort hotels, the 100-room Star Lodge is in stark contrast to the flamboyant, &ldquo;look-at-me&rdquo; Empire Hotel. Gone are the opulent silks, four poster beds and luxurious furnishings &ndash; in comes simpler rooms and suites, tailored to families and those on tighter budgets. Newly renovated in February, hefty discounts are available for early bookers. Insider&rsquo;s tip: Located in Jerudong, a short drive from the capital, the kid-friendly hotel is near Jerudong Park Playground, a theme park with rides and coasters.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bwn/Star-Lodge-Brunei.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Star Lodge Brunei</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel/><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/brunei_darussalam/bandar_seri_begawan/star_lodge.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Lot 27192, Jalan Pulau Kubu, Brunei-Muara, Jerudong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BG3122</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Lot 27192, Jalan Pulau Kubu, Brunei-Muara, Jerudong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BG3122</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>The Radisson is the only international brand hotel to have a foothold in the country, giving it a monopoly for frequent flyers who like to know just what kind of scented soap they can expect in the bathrooms. Its location can&rsquo;t be beat, too &ndash; all of the main tourist sights can be easily reached a few paces from the four-star hotel&rsquo;s front door. Insider Tip: The signature restaurant Deals is a reliable all-rounder for romance or business &ndash; or both.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bwn/Radisson-Hotel-Brunei-Darussalam.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Radisson</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/brunei_darussalam/bandar_seri_begawan/radisson_hotel_brunei.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>PO Box 2203, Jalan Tasek, Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BS8674</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>PO Box 2203, Jalan Tasek, Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BS8674</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>The Brunei Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Boutique hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan are few and far between &ndash; in fact, you can count them on one hand. It&rsquo;s just as well, then, that the 65-room Brunei offers everything you could ask for (within reason): free Wi-fi, TV, DVD player, coffee maker and complimentary mini-bar. Downstairs in the lobby, people-watching spot Choices Cafe overlooks Tamu Kianggeh, the city&rsquo;s open-air market, a place where it&rsquo;s easy to lose track of time. Insider Tip: As Brunei is an alcohol-free state, don&rsquo;t be disappointed if you don&rsquo;t see any beer or wine in the mini-bar.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>3.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - The Brunei Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/brunei_darussalam/bandar_seri_begawan/the_brunei_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>No. 95, Jalan Pemancha , Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BS8811</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>No. 95, Jalan Pemancha , Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BS8811</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Rizqun International Hotel Brunei</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>When it comes to catering to business travellers, the Rizqun wins hands down. Ten minutes from the airport &ndash; to make arrival and departure times hassle free &ndash; and with multi-function meeting rooms, a vast 1,500-seater ballroom, unrivalled conference facilities, a premier club lounge and a business centre, it&rsquo;ll impress even the most fickle event planner. If you can duck out of that seminar, there&rsquo;s also a pool and gym for any unexpected downtime. Insider&rsquo;s tip: Request a room with a view &ndash; the smartest look straight out over the city skyline.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Rizqun International Hotel Brunei</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/brunei_darussalam/bandar_seri_begawan/the_rizqun_international_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Abdul Razak Complex,Gadong, Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Abdul Razak Complex,Gadong, Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStayMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Choose from a variety of accomodation options in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</metaDescription></whereToStayMetaDetails><whereToEatPageTitle>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</whereToEatPageTitle><whereToEatODImage/><whereToEatODAltText/><whereToEatSection><places><category>Chinese</category><categoryLabel>Chinese</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Lim Ah Siaw</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Just because it’s located in the midst of a down-at-heel pork market shouldn’t put you off eating at this low-key, Chinese-style speakeasy. It’s dubbed the most sinful place to eat in the country,¬ but that doesn’t mean non-Muslims don’t enjoy their fill. Load up on BBQ pork, pork buns, crispy braised pork and pork dumplings. Insider's Tip: Those in the know love it, but it pays to be sensitive to those that choose not to dine here for religious reasons. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Lim Ah Siaw</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Halal</category><categoryLabel>Halal</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Aminah Arif</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Like a bowl of gloopy, starchy porridge, but with a dash of stretchy tapioca, Brunei’s national dish is ambuyat. National fervour for the dish can reach boiling point - everyone has a personal favourite to try - but it’s an acquired taste for visitors. If you’re the adventurous type, make a beeline for this chain, which claims their recipe has been passed down generations. There are plenty of other rice and noodle dishes on offer, too. Insider's Tip: Ambuyat is a communal dining experience - portions are big enough for two or three hungry diners - so make sure you don’t come alone. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Aminah Arif</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>International</category><categoryLabel>International</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Gadong Night Market</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>There’s something about this street food market that gets locals in a sweat. Maybe it’s the fiery, chilli-marinated meats sizzling on the barbecue, steaming pots of curry, or the zingy sticks of satay grilled at break-neck speeds. Either way, watching the vendors work their culinary magic from 6-11.30pm each night is half the fun. There’s no seating, so if you don’t mind eating on the hop, look no further. Insider's Tip: It’s the cheapest place to dine in the city, so make sure you take plenty of loose change to pick and choose from the various stalls. Feeling brave? Try the grilled cow lung to get things rolling. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Gadong Night Market</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Japanese</category><categoryLabel>Japanese</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Pantai</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>As you’d expect from the ritzy, glitzy Empire Hotel, its signature restaurant is the classiest in town. The concept is a restaurant inside a restaurant, giving you two distinct dining experiences to choose from. The decadent Pantai offers up a mammoth seafood buffet, while Pantai – Zen Pavilion specialises in delectable Japanese cuisine and Teppanyaki cooked at your table. Definitely make an advance reservation. Insider Tip: With both inside and outside seating, make sure you reserve a table on the terrace to get the most from those tropical sunsets. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bwn/Pantai.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Pantai</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Korean</category><categoryLabel>Korean</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Silla Korean</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Korean is one of the most commonly misunderstood – and underrepresented ¬– cuisines in Asia. This may help explain why Silla Korean is so intent on trying to educate the average Bruneian diner with its huge variety of noodles, soups and sauces. Take your pick from an eclectic menu with items such as kimchi on toast, or rice cakes smothered in a head-spinning hot sauce. The chef is from Korea, too, so you can bet that she’s also using tried and tested recipes from her grandparents. Insider's Tip: Leave your table manners at the door and go straight for the raw crab marinated in Korean red pepper powder sauce. It’s what napkins were invented for. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bwn/Silla-Korean-Restaurant.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Silia Korean</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to eat in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Choose from a variety of F&amp;B options when visiting&nbsp;Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei</metaDescription></whereToEatMetaDetails></DestinationRootContainer><SmartVel><smartLocale>en</smartLocale><smartCity>Bandar Seri Begawan</smartCity></SmartVel><deviceTypeElement><deviceType>desktop</deviceType></deviceTypeElement><JsonStringContainer><JsonString>{"masthead": {"items": [{"country": "Brunei Darussalam","destinationCountryCode": "BN","destinationCityCode": "BWN","capital": "Bandar Seri Begawan","readMore": "Read More","readLess": "Read Less","favourites": "Add to favourites","image": "/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Bandar-Seri-Begawan.jpg"}]},"fareDeal": {"introTitle": "&nbsp; &nbsp;","introDescrition": "At first glance on a map, Brunei is no more than a dot, a tear-shaped drop of land falling between the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. 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