Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) makes its best effort to update the information reflected in all Travel Advisory pages regularly, however entry or exit requirements and other travel requirements may change at very short notice. We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip. Visit here to check the visa requirement and it is encouraged for you to check with your local embassy to confirm your visa and immigration requirements.
Please note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel. Without this RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be held responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.
Brunei International Airport (BIA)
Travellers are allowed to transit/transfer through Brunei International Airport (BIA).
It is travellers’ responsibility to check and fulfill Brunei Darussalam’s entry and exit requirements if travellers intend to leave airport and clear immigration upon arrival at Brunei International Airport to enter Brunei Darussalam and check-in again for their onward flight to destination country
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Transiting through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is permitted for guests who do not require immigration clearance. Duration of transit must not be more than 24 hours. Guests are required to check-in to all their flights at original departure point and have baggage checked-through. Additionally, guests:
Must hold a valid ticket and entry approval to their next destination within 24 hours
Must not exit KLIA or the terminal building
Transit to international destination does not require testing COVID-19 test
Not allowed to change terminals if the connecting flight is in another terminal
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
From 29 September 2022, requirement for transit/transfer services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is lifted. Transit/transfer services to mainland China, however, remain unavailable at HKIA.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
International transit is restricted between Terminal 1 and 2, and within Terminal 3. Travellers need to check with Philippine immigrations requirements.
Foreign passport travellers who requires nationalities and non-visa required travellers are allowed to transit provided that they comply with the Philippines Immigration requirements as well as the COVID-19 travel protocols or restrictions.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
According to Saigon Airport Authority’s recommendation:
If you’re flying Vietnam Airlines (VN) domestic, head to Terminal 3 and arrive at least 3 hours before departure.
If you’re flying VietJet Air (VJ), your flight departs from Terminal 1 and be there at least 2 hours before departure.
Please be informed transit at Brunei International Airport is currently not permitted. Guests are advised not to make bookings through a multiple city search that require a transit. Guests will not be permitted to board if travel restriction criteria and government approvals are not met. For further information please click here.
Requests for a full refund into a RB credit voucher or rebooking to a new travel date is applicable for all existing or new flights booked for travel until 31 October 2022. This only applies to guests on affected flights. Please contact your nearest RB Customer Service Centre for assistance.
Please note that during this time, print-at-home boarding passes are only available for certain flight departures. Kindly proceed to check-in counters for entry/exit approval verification and boarding pass collection. Check-in counters at the airport open three (3) hours prior to scheduled departure. It is our guests' responsibility to ensure they meet the strict travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documentations to enter/depart any country. Without these, RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel inline with international air transport regulations. Visit our Travel Advisory page for more information.
