Brunei
A quiet Borneo sultanate of golden mosques, a stilt village and pristine rainforest.
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What Brunei is like
Brunei is a small, quiet sultanate on the island of Borneo, with golden-domed mosques, a village built on stilts over the water and pristine rainforest. Alcohol isn't sold here.
Don't miss
- 01Omar Ali Saifuddien MosqueA golden-domed mosque by a lagoon.
- 02Kampong AyerA water village on stilts, visited by water taxi.
- 03Royal Regalia MuseumGifts and ceremonial treasures of the sultan.
- 04Proboscis monkey boat tripsRiver trips into the mangroves at dusk.
Where to stay
- Bandar Seri BegawanThe small capital.
- JerudongA big resort by the sea.
Worth knowing
Kampong Ayer, built on stilts over the Brunei River, is often called the largest water village in the world.
Ulu Temburong National Park: pristine Borneo rainforest
Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ · CC0A canopy walkway high above untouched rainforest, reached by longboat.
Direct flights to Brunei from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Brunei by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are May, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 22° | 18 |
| February | 33° | 22° | 12 |
| March | 34° | 23° | 13 |
| April | 34° | 23° | 16 |
| May | 35° | 23° | 18 |
| June | 34° | 23° | 17 |
| July | 35° | 22° | 17 |
| August | 35° | 22° | 17 |
| September | 35° | 22° | 18 |
| October | 34° | 22° | 21 |
| November | 34° | 23° | 22 |
| December | 34° | 22° | 22 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Bandar Seri Begawan). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 90 days.
- Fill in the e-arrival declaration online before you travel.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's Brunei travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.
