Brunei International Airport (BWN) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District
Brunei International Airport — Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Brunei International Airport |
| IATA code | BWN |
| ICAO code | WBSB |
| Airport type | Public international airport |
| Location | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei Darussalam |
| Airport operator | Department of Civil Aviation, Brunei Darussalam |
| Opened | 1974 |
| Primary airline hub | Royal Brunei Airlines |
| Time zone | Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT), UTC+8 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft above sea level |
| Runway | 03/21 — 3,685 m / 12,090 ft, asphalt |
| Official authority | Department of Civil Aviation Brunei Darussalam |
| Wikipedia | Brunei International Airport — Wikipedia |
The airport is approximately 8 km from central Bandar Seri Begawan.
Official Brunei International Airport Website & Online Resources
| Resource | Official link / contact |
|---|---|
| DCA / Airport official website | dca.gov.bn — Department of Civil Aviation |
| Flight information | DCA Flight Information |
| Airport Management | DCA Airport Management |
| Wikipedia | Brunei International Airport — Wikipedia |
| Airport information phone | +673 233 1747 |
| DCA main telephone | +673 233 0142 |
| DCA email | info.dca@dca.gov.bn |
| Airport address | Brunei International Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan BB2513, Brunei Darussalam |
Important Brunei International Airport Contact Numbers
| Department / service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| BWN Airport / flight information | +673 233 1747 |
| DCA main office | +673 233 0142 |
| DCA Airport Management | +673 233 0142 ext. 1426 |
| VIP/CIP Complex | +673 233 1609 |
| Airport Immigration Control Post | +673 233 2153 |
| Royal Brunei Airlines customer service | +673 221 2222 |
| Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Skies | +673 236 7833 |
| DCA email | info.dca@dca.gov.bn |
Brunei International Airport Emergency Numbers
| Emergency service | Number |
|---|---|
| 🚑 Ambulance | 991 |
| 👮 Police | 993 |
| 🚒 Fire & Rescue | 995 |
| ☎️ Talian Darussalam / Government information | 123 |
BWN Airport — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Brunei International Airport?
The IATA code is BWN. Its ICAO code is WBSB.
Where is Brunei International Airport located?
It is in the Brunei-Muara District near Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
What is the official website of Brunei International Airport?
The airport is administered by Brunei’s Department of Civil Aviation, whose official website is dca.gov.bn. DCA provides airport information, flight information, airport management services and FAQs.
What is the BWN airport phone number?
For airport and flight information, call +673 233 1747.
What is the DCA airport office number?
The Department of Civil Aviation lists +673 233 0142 as its main telephone number.
What is the emergency number at BWN?
Use 991 for ambulance, 993 for police and 995 for Fire & Rescue. Brunei also provides 123 for Talian Darussalam.
How far is BWN from Bandar Seri Begawan?
The airport is approximately 8 km from the centre of Bandar Seri Begawan.
How long does it take to reach the city?
Published airport information indicates approximately 15 minutes by taxi and around 30 minutes by public bus, subject to traffic and route.
Does Brunei International Airport have a cargo terminal?
Yes. BWN has a dedicated cargo terminal, with published capacity of approximately 50,000 tonnes.
Does BWN have a Royal Terminal?
Yes. The airport complex includes a Royal Terminal associated with the Sultan’s flights.
Does BWN offer VIP/CIP services?
Yes. DCA currently offers CIP lounge and airport-assistance services, including arrival/departure assistance and refreshments.
Can I enter the terminal to meet an arriving passenger?
DCA’s published SOP says members of the public are not permitted to pick up or greet arriving passengers inside the airport’s arrival process. Check the latest DCA instructions before travelling because airport procedures can change.
How can I check BWN flight arrivals and departures?
Use the official DCA flight-information service or the iFlyBrunei application. DCA identifies +673 233 1747 as the airport information line.
Is BWN the main airport in Brunei?
Yes. Brunei International Airport is the country’s principal international gateway and the only airport serving scheduled international passenger operations on the scale associated with the capital.
Which airline is based at BWN?
Royal Brunei Airlines uses Brunei International Airport as its hub.