Why visit
Bandar Seri Begawan is Brunei's quiet capital, known for water villages, golden-domed mosques, and rainforest access. It is small but distinctive, especially around Kampong Ayer and the river.
Why visit
Bandar Seri Begawan is Brunei's quiet capital, known for water villages, golden-domed mosques, and rainforest access. It is small but distinctive, especially around Kampong Ayer and the river.
How to use this result
Bandar Seri Begawan is useful when you want a city-level starting point in Brunei. Check whether the capital is the best arrival city, a practical transfer point, or mainly a geography and planning reference.
Before planning around Bandar Seri Begawan, compare airport access, local transport, time zone, neighborhood choices, weather, safety guidance, and whether another city in Brunei better matches the trip style.
Bandar Seri Begawan at a glance
City population
64k
Elevation
10 m
33 ft
Time zone
UTC+8
Asia/Brunei
Airport
BWN
Brunei International Airport
Brunei at a glance
Country center
4.5°, 114.7°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
5,765 km²
2,226 mi²
Country population
460k
80/km²
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Brunei dollar ($)
BND
Dial
+673
Language
Malay
Demonym
Bruneian
Internet
.bn
UN
Member state
ISO code
BN / BRN
Where in the world
4.5° - 114.7°
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Did you know
Bordering Brunei
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Frequently asked about Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan uses the Brunei dollar ($), ISO code BND.
The primary language is Malay.
The calling code is +673.
Jan–May. Check current weather and local events before booking.
Brunei International Airport (IATA: BWN).
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