London to Bandar Seri Begawan (LHR–BWN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Brunei visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages.

You need a return or onward ticket. Immigration issues a 90-day stamp on arrival at Brunei International Airport (BWN). For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the Immigration and National Registration Department in Bandar Seri Begawan before your stamp expires. Business activities beyond meetings and conferences require a separate employment visa.

No direct flights from the UK to Brunei exist. The fastest routings connect via Singapore (1 hour 50 minutes SIN to BWN) or Kuala Lumpur (2 hours 20 minutes KUL to BWN), with total journey times of 14 to 17 hours. Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), pegged 1:1 to the Singapore dollar. Singapore dollars are accepted everywhere. Brunei enforces strict Sharia law: alcohol import and public consumption are banned (non-Muslims may bring in 2 bottles of liquor and 12 cans of beer for personal consumption, declared at customs). No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.