<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Brunei International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Commercial air transport in Brunei began in 1953, with the establishment of air service links connecting Brunei Town (present-day Bandar Seri Begawan) with Anduki in the Belait District. Initial flights linking Brunei to British Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, Singapore, and overseas destinations were primarily provided by Borneo Airways and Malayan Airways. Airport services were operated from the Berakas area at an old runway site built by the Japanese during World War II. It was known then as Brunei Airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The growth in popularity of air travel in the 1970s resulted in a significant increase in civil aviation. Suddenly, the old airport was swamped with activity, operating beyond its capacity. This situation prompted the government to scout for a new site to build a modern airport. A new airport was constructed in Mukim Berakas in the Brunei-Muara District, because this location was easily accessible from all areas of the country. The airport became operational in 1974, and its runway was one of the longest runways in the Far East.</p>
<p class="blog-para">In 2008, it was announced that a study to review necessary expansions and modifications was completed, and a masterplan was written up soon after. The masterplan consists of different phases, and Phase 1, which includes upgrading the existing passenger terminal building and the cargo terminal, is targeted to be completed by end of 2013. Phase 1A was already completed on 1 October 2013, with the opening of the new arrival hall. The capacity of the airport was to be increased to three million by end of 2014. After Phase 1 is completed, Phase 2 could be initiated in 2022, which includes the construction of a new terminal, which will be able to accommodate up to eight million passengers. Currently, the runway is being upgraded to allow bigger aircraft such as Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 to land easily.</p>
<p><img class="img-fluid p-lg-0 rounded w-100" title="History Brunei International Airport" src="../../../main/img/airport/bru/b.webp" alt="History Brunei International Airport"></p>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 pt-5">Transport Brunei International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The following means of transport are available at Brunei Airport to get to downtown:</p>
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<li class="blog-li"><strong>Bus:</strong> By the several purple bus routes.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>Taxi: </strong>Transfer to Bandar Seri Begawan within 15 minutes by taxi.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>Transfers:</strong> If you want private transportation to and from Brunei Airport, you can book a transfer.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>Car rental:</strong> Rent a car at Brunei Airport. Check our search engine for great offers!</li>
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<p><img class="img-fluid p-lg-0 rounded w-100" title="Transport Brunei International Airport" src="../../../main/img/airport/bru/b1.webp" alt="Transport Brunei International Airport"></p>