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VISITOR INFORMATION
Air
The Brunei International Airport (BIA) connects residents and
tourists from Brunei to other major airports with top-class
features to accommodate its customers. Serving as the home
base for national carrier Royal Brunei Airlines, the airport saw a
major upgrade through its terminal expansion and modernisation
project helmed under the Brunei Economic Development Board
(BEDB). Worth approximately BND150 million, the project resulted
in a 100 per cent increase in the airport’s annual passenger
handling capacity from 1.5 million to three million people. The
baggage reclaim system was also improved by 50 per cent,
capable of handling up to 1,330 bags per hour.
Effective September 15, 2022, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer
a requirement for outbound travel from Brunei. Before exiting the
country, travellers are advised to check Visa requirement of the
country to visit.
Review and revision of outbound travel requirements are subject
to continuous risk assessment given the evolving COVID-19
situation. Further information can be found on the Prime Minister’s
Office website.
ENGLISH
MALAY
Good morning
Selamat pagi
Good afternoon
Selamat petang
Good evening/Good night Selamat malam
See you again
Jumpa lagi
How are you?
Apa khabar?
I’m good
Khabar baik
Thank you
Terima kasih
I am sorry
Maafkan saya
Yes
Ya
No
Tidak
Where is...?
Di mana...?
Howmuch is this?
Berapa harga ini?
Where is a good place
to eat?
Di manakah tempat
baik untuk makan?
What time does the ...
leave?
• Bus
• Flight
• Boat/Ship
Pukul berapa ...
bertolak?
• Bas
• Penerbangan
• Perahu/Kapal
Useful Malay
Phrases
MalayscomprisethemajorityofBruneiDarussalam’s
population, which makes Malay the most widely
spoken language in the country. While Malay is
the Sultanate’s official language, English is widely
used and understood in Brunei, an attribution of
its ethnically diverse population. English is often
used in the residents’ everyday life in addition to
conducting business and in schools, making it easy
for tourists and visitors to communicate with locals.
Mandarin is commonly understood and spoken
among the Chinese community.
Visitors are recommended to learn a few common
phrases in the local lingo to make the most of their
travelling experience.