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A reliable public transport system makes it easy to
travel fromone place to another. Brunei offers public
transport modes for visitors and local residents.
Land
Public buses are available in Brunei. In Brunei-
Muara district, there are six routes run by five
private operators with more than 100 multi-
coloured buses. There are three more routes in
the Belait district.
For travel between districts, inter-district
buses are also available linking the capital to
other towns with terminals at Seria, Lamunin
and Tutong Town. Buses do not operate in the
hinterland and in Temburong. Buses run from
6.30 am to 7.00 pm, with fares starting at BND1.
Metered and non-metered taxis are available,
Non-metered taxis are mostly for door-to-door
services. Metered taxis are available at the
airport, hotels and shopping centres.
Alternatively, visitors may rent a vehicle. Car
rental companies are available at the airport and
major hotels in the country. Chauffeur services
are also available.
Water
Water taxis are available at various ports and
jetties along the banks of the Brunei River,
allowing passengers to explore and have a
closer view of Kampong Ayer. These taxis are
affordable and are also used by the water village
residents. Citizens also travel to Temburong from
Bandar Seri Begawan using water taxis.
Another option to tour around Kampong Ayer
is by riding on a cruise. The cruise vessel MV
Sentosa takes passengers along the scenic route
passing by the iconic Kampong Ayer, Sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Jong Batu.
Air
Brunei’s only civilian airport – The Brunei
International Airport (BIA) – connects residents
and tourists from Brunei to other major airports
with top class features to accommodate its
customers. The airport hosts a number of major
airlines including Brunei’s national carrier Royal
Brunei Airlines (RB), Singapore Airlines, Malaysia
Airlines in addition to budget airline AirAsia. RB
flies to 17 cities in 12 countries: Melbourne,
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Manila, Jakarta, Bali,
Surabaya, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, London,
Dubai, Jeddah and Ras Al-Khaimah.
The airport recently saw a major upgrade through
its terminal expansion and modernisation project
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