Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brunei International Airport (BWN): what you need to know
The timezone in Bandar Seri Begawan is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Your LGW to BWN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport is a sought-after stop between LGW and BWN.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport flight is $965. A return plane ticket right now is $978. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to BWN if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brunei International Airport (BWN)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BWN:
Explore beyond Bandar Seri Begawan and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can grab a Brunei International Airport rental car from leading providers like Hertz or Avis.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Brunei International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to central Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei International Airport to central Bandar Seri Begawan has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Brunei International Airport (BWN)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bandar Seri Begawan in May.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brunei International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Bandar Seri Begawan, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to BWN in February. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Brunei
Kuala Belait is just one of the many cities in Brunei waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bandar Seri Begawan. Around 88 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include The Beach Hut, Istana Manggalela and Kuala Belait Waterfront.
Where to next? Head for Bangar. It's about 24 kilometres south-east of Bandar Seri Begawan and is known for highlights including Temburong Permata Hijau and Trek Taman Perayaan Bukit Gasing.