# BWN — Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei International)

> BWN (Brunei International) is the main international airport serving Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/bwn-bandar-seri-begawan

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Dart taxi app
- **Typical fare:** B$20–25 (~US$15)
- **Journey time:** 15–20 min
- **Pickup point:** App pickup outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Taxi supply is genuinely thin
- **Fare reality (BWN → Bandar center):** expected B$20–25 Dart / metered · concerning B$50+ · likely scam Rare
- **Overall risk:** low — Small, quiet airport 8 km north of Bandar. Dart taxi app works. Purple metered taxis are honest but sparse — plan to wait or pre-book. Public bus 23/24/38 to town is B$1.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of BWN, ranked

1. **Dart taxi app** _(recommended)_ — cost B$20–25, journey 15–20 min, wait 10–15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Card; Tracked
   - Cons: Supply thin
2. **Purple metered taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost B$20–25, journey 15–20 min, wait 10–20 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: Few of them; Cash only
3. **Bus 23/24/38** _(recommended)_ — cost B$1, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 30 min (ends 6pm), payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Stops early; No Sundays

## First 30 minutes after landing at BWN

1. Immigration
2. Bags
3. Dart app or taxi rank
4. Wait up to 15 min
5. 15–20 min to Bandar

## Common scams at BWN

- **None notable** (low risk): Brunei has essentially no airport scam culture. _How to avoid:_ Standard care — use Dart or metered.

## Payment warnings at BWN

- Card via Dart
- Cash for taxi & bus
- Taxis are sparse
- No evening buses

## Arrival checklist for BWN

- Dart app installed
- B$ or SGD cash
- Buffer for taxi wait

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Last updated: June 2026

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