Brunei News Gazette

Post: Inaugural Low-Cost Flight from Jakarta Lands in Brunei

BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - The first low-cost flight from Jakarta to Brunei, operated by AirAsia, arrived with 148 passengers, marking a significant development in travel and bilateral relations between Brunei and Indonesia.

According to Radio Television Brunei, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Brunei Darussalam, who officiated the launch of the Indonesia AirAsia Flight BWN-CGK route, this new service is expected to strengthen ties between the two countries. As part of the inaugural celebrations, the Tourism Development Department, in collaboration with Indonesia AirAsia, is hosting a 3-day familiarization trip for media and Key Opinion Leaders from Indonesia, aiming to promote Brunei Darussalam as a tourist destination and enhance cultural exchanges.