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Connecting Brunei to the World with Care
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Royal Brunei Airlines is the national flag carrier of Brunei Darussalam, founded in 1974 and wholly owned by the Brunei government. The airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo services linking Brunei with destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and Europe.
As a reflection of Brunei's Islamic values, Royal Brunei Airlines is an alcohol-free carrier and has been so since 2014, aligning its in-flight service with the country's Malay Islamic Monarchy philosophy. The airline is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan and uses Brunei International Airport as its sole hub.
Royal Brunei has undergone significant fleet modernization in recent years, transitioning to a modern Airbus and Boeing narrowbody fleet. Despite its small size, the airline maintains a reputation for quality service and has received recognition for its hospitality and passenger experience.
Hubs & network
Royal Brunei Airlines operates primarily from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Fleet
The airline operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Royal Brunei Airlines has been alcohol-free on all flights since January 2014.
- ›The airline is 100% owned by the Government of Brunei Darussalam.
- ›It was established on 18 November 1974 and launched its first flight in 1975.
- ›The airline adopted the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as its flagship long-haul aircraft.
- ›Royal Brunei operates without membership in any major global airline alliance.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (30 legs)
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Route network
BKI → BWN320
BKK → BWN319 320
BWN → BKI320
BWN → BKK319 320
BWN → CGK319
BWN → DWC787
BWN → HKG320
BWN → JED787
BWN → KUL319 320
BWN → MEL787
BWN → MNL320
BWN → MZVAT7
BWN → PVG320
BWN → SIN320
BWN → SUB320 319
CGK → BWN319
DWC → LHR787
DXB → BWN787
HKG → BWN320
JED → BWN787
KCH → MZVAT7
KUL → BWN319 320
LHR → DXB787
MEL → BWN787
MNL → BWN320
MZV → BWNAT7
MZV → KCHAT7
PVG → BWN320
SIN → BWN320
SUB → BWN320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (RB) is the flag carrier of Brunei, headquartered in the RB Campus in Bandar Seri Begawan. It is wholly owned by the Government of Brunei. Its hub is Brunei International Airport in Berakas, just to the north of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.
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About on Wikipedia
Royal Brunei Airlines
State-owned flag carrier of Brunei
Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (RB) is the flag carrier of Brunei, headquartered in the RB Campus in Bandar Seri Begawan. It is wholly owned by the Government of Brunei. Its hub is Brunei International Airport in Berakas, just to the north of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.
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