Private jet charter in Brunei-Darussalam
Brunei sits on the north coast of Borneo, and a private jet from a London airfield covers the distance in about 16 hours 35 minutes with one stop in Dubai. Private Jets UK plans a Brunei charter around three things that decide it: an aircraft with the range for a 3,774 nautical mile second sector, a landing permit from the country's civil aviation department, and a single international airport that does the work of a whole business aviation network. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. In Brunei that means Brunei International at Bandar Seri Begawan, about eight kilometres from the capital, and for a party that carries on to Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore or Manila a second aircraft chosen to match the next leg.

At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter in Brunei depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from London Biggin Hill, a Dassault Falcon 900LX to Brunei International Airport with one technical stop in Dubai and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
How long does it take to fly to Brunei?
Brunei keeps Universal Time plus eight hours all year with no change of clocks, which puts it seven hours ahead of Britain in summer and eight in winter. A morning departure from a London airfield lands on the following afternoon or evening by the local clock, depending on the aircraft. These are the planned sectors on the lowest-priced aircraft that can fly each of them with the single stop in Dubai, gate to gate, including about an hour on the ground:
6,841 nautical miles planned, the usual starting point for a business aviation charterabout 16 h 35 min
7,018 nautical miles planned, the Scottish departure, still inside one stopabout 16 h 55 min
7,092 nautical miles planned, the Northern Irish departure, the farthestabout 17 h 05 min
Why the second sector sets the aircraft
The planned run through Dubai is 6,841 nautical miles, split into 3,067 from London and 3,774 onward to Borneo, against 6,321 on the direct line. We plan each leg at no more than about 85 percent of the published range, which rules out the Challenger 605 and the Gulfstream G450 on the Dubai to Brunei sector. The Falcon 900LX, rated at 4,750 nautical miles, is the cheapest aircraft that stays inside the margin on both legs.
Only the Gulfstream G650ER, at about 84 percent of its rated range, can plan the whole way nonstop, in around 13 h for about £200,100. The Global 7500 sits at about 85 percent, right on the margin, so that one depends on the payload the operator confirms in writing.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will calculate the flight time for the chosen business jet.

Prices for the private jet flights to Brunei
Typical one-way prices from Britain, cheapest first. A Falcon 900LX sets the floor for every British departure, while the larger aircraft show what a bigger cabin adds. Every figure includes the technical stop in Dubai:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill - Brunei International 6,841 nm / 12,670 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £167,950 |
| London Luton - Brunei International 6,862 nm / 12,708 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £168,450 |
| London Farnborough - Brunei International 6,871 nm / 12,725 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £168,700 |
| Southampton - Brunei International 6,891 nm / 12,762 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £169,150 |
| Birmingham - Brunei International 6,921 nm / 12,818 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £169,900 |
| Manchester - Brunei International 6,950 nm / 12,871 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £170,600 |
| Edinburgh - Brunei International 7,018 nm / 12,997 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £172,200 |
| Glasgow - Brunei International 7,054 nm / 13,064 km, via Dubai |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £173,100 |
| London Biggin Hill - Brunei International 6,841 nm / 12,670 km, via Dubai |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £183,200 |
| Manchester - Brunei International 6,950 nm / 12,871 km, via Dubai |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £186,050 |
| London Biggin Hill - Brunei International 6,841 nm / 12,670 km, via Dubai |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £191,750 |
| London Biggin Hill - Brunei International 6,841 nm / 12,670 km, via Dubai |
Gulfstream G650ER up to 14 |
from £216,100 |
| London Biggin Hill - Brunei International 6,841 nm / 12,670 km, via Dubai |
Global 7500 up to 14 |
from £232,950 |
What these figures leave out
– The British airfield moves the price very little: a Falcon 900LX from London Luton costs about £500 more than from Biggin Hill, and from Glasgow about £5,150 more, because the long Dubai to Borneo sector is the same for everyone;
– Landing and handling charges at Dubai and Brunei, the permit and the agent's fee are quoted on top. The figures are one-way and include the empty flight home. A Global 6000 from Biggin Hill costs about £183,200, a Gulfstream G550 about £191,750, and a G650ER planned nonstop about £200,100.
Private jet flights from Brunei to its neighbours
Brunei has no domestic flying to speak of. The only other airfield on the national list, Anduki near Seria, has a runway of 820 metres, so the trips we are asked for cross a border. Labuan is 30 nautical miles from Brunei International, Miri 70 and Kota Kinabalu 93. The table gives the sectors that clients add to a Brunei stay, each flown from Brunei International:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei - Labuan 30 nm / 56 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 35 min | from £3,100 |
| Brunei - Miri 70 nm / 130 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 45 min | from £3,100 |
| Brunei - Kota Kinabalu 93 nm / 172 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 50 min | from £3,100 |
| Brunei - Manila 705 nm / 1,306 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 2 h 10 min | from £12,350 |
| Brunei - Singapore (Seletar) 724 nm / 1,341 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 2 h 10 min | from £12,600 |
Before you plan a regional loop
– Labuan, Miri and Kota Kinabalu are in Malaysia, and a landing there needs approval from the Malaysian civil aviation authority, typically at least three working days ahead. The Philippine and Singapore fields keep their own lead times, which we confirm in writing;
– A landing permit for Brunei is listed as valid for 24 hours, so a party that leaves for Sabah and comes back needs a permit for each arrival.
We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:

The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for Brunei:
Ultra long range
The cabins that can plan a nonstop flight from London to Borneo, or carry a larger party with one stop.
Large cabins
The Falcon 900LX is the lowest-priced aircraft we plan to Brunei with one stop. The Gulfstream G450 and the Challenger 605 fall short on the Dubai to Brunei sector.
Regional aircraft
For the hops to Labuan, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Manila or Singapore once you are there.

For a sector this long we look for an aircraft positioned in the Gulf or in South-East Asia as well as in Britain, so the dates should reach us while they can still move.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight to Brunei in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports in Brunei
One airport matters. Brunei International has the runway of an international hub and the traffic of a regional carrier, so a private jet has room, but the infrastructure built for business flights is thinner than in Singapore or Dubai. Times are local except where the listing gives Universal Time:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei International BWN / WBSB |
about 8 km from the centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, roughly fifteen minutes by taxi | The only airport in the country that takes business jets, and the home base of Royal Brunei Airlines. One runway, 03/21, of about 3,700 metres (listed as 12,000 feet), with a control tower listed round the clock. With a single runway, the operator plans an alternate, typically on the Malaysian side of Borneo. The airport is listed as open round the clock, with prior permission required from 16:00 to 23:00 UTC, which is midnight to 07:00 local time. Customs and immigration are listed round the clock, and Jet A-1 is the only fuel sold. We found no dedicated business aviation terminal and no named FBO: handling is by an authorised ground handler appointed through the permit agent. Jet aircraft are listed as needing no slot, but a parking slot goes with every permit |
| Anduki Airfield KUB / WBAK |
at Seria in the Belait district, in the oil-producing west | A runway of 820 by 32 metres, too short for any jet we plan. Visitors bound for Seria land at Brunei International and continue by road |
| Labuan and Miri LBU / WBKL and MYY / WBGR |
in Malaysia, 30 and 70 nautical miles from Brunei | Airline airports on the Malaysian side, kept as a fallback when Brunei's runway or permit window does not suit. A ferry links Labuan with the Brunei port of Muara, and Miri is reached by road across a border post that is not open round the clock |
| Dubai, the usual technical stop DXB / OMDB and DWC / OMDW |
the Gulf, 3,067 nautical miles from Biggin Hill | Two airports are available, and the choice depends on the handler, the slot and the aircraft. The stop of about an hour is already in the flying times |
Three rules shape every arrival:
A permit for the flight
A flight that carries passengers for hire needs a permit from the Department of Civil Aviation. Applications are listed as needing three to five working days, the older published rule is two full business days, and Fridays, weekends and holidays do not count. A private aircraft needs no air operator certificate, and a landing permit is listed as valid for 24 hours.
Office hours
The civil aviation authority's working hours are listed as 00:30 to 08:30 UTC, which is 08:30 to 16:30 local time. A request filed late in the week loses days, so we file early.
A handler on the application
The ground handler receives the general declaration, the crew list and the passenger manifest before landing and arranges fuel, parking, catering and the car. Crew can get a visa on arrival, usually valid for up to 72 hours.
Arriving from Britain: entry, permits and the handler
For British passengers the border is simple, and for the aircraft the permit sets the date.
British citizens can visit as tourists for up to 90 days without a visa. Travel for work, study or business needs the appropriate visa or permit from the Brunei High Commission, so a business party checks before it bookstourism only
The passport is valid for at least six months after arrival, undamaged and with no missing pages. An e-arrival declaration is submitted before travel and a health declaration before or on arrivalevery passenger
Selling alcohol is illegal. Non-Muslims aged 17 and over may bring in a limited amount, declared on arrival and drunk in private, which a published guide puts at two bottles of wine or spirits and twelve cans of beerdeclare
Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks and replicas are banned, and drug penalties include the death penalty in some cases. Anything that may be prohibited, taxable or dutiable is declared on the Customs.BN app or on arrivaldeclare
Some published flight rules for Brunei come from an older edition of the national aeronautical information, so the permit agent confirms lead times and fees for your date. A yellow fever certificate is needed only for passengers arriving from a country with a transmission risk, which a flight from Britain via Dubai does not normally involve. Coming home is a flight into Britain: a General Aviation Report goes to the border authorities not earlier than 48 hours and not later than two hours before departure, and British and Irish citizens need no electronic travel authorisation for Britain.

The capital, the oil coast and the rainforest: what our clients go for
Brunei is a small country of about 460,000 people on the north coast of Borneo, and crude oil and natural gas make up more than half of its GDP and nearly all of its exports. Business is the main reason a private jet comes: energy contracts, government meetings and the companies around the Seria oil field.
Leisure travel is quieter. Bandar Seri Begawan has the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum, the Kampong Ayer water village and the Gadong night market, and the Ulu Temburong National Park is the reason most visitors plan a few extra days. Temburong is an exclave across Brunei Bay with no airfield on the national list, so the party goes from the capital by road and river. Selling alcohol and tobacco is illegal.
Brunei weather: heat all year and a wet end to it
Brunei has an equatorial rainforest climate, with daytime highs of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius and nights of 23 to 24 degrees all year, and cyclones are absent or rare. The rain separates the months:
The wettest months, with about 370 millimetres in November, 352 in December and 319 in Januarywettest
The driest spell, with about 168 and 164 millimetresdriest
Many businesses close from midday to 14:00 for prayers, so appointments are set around itprayer time
Heavy showers can delay a departure, so the operator plans an alternate with extra fuel. During Ramadan it is illegal to be seen eating or drinking in public in fasting hours.
The Brunei calendar: National Day, Ramadan and the Sultan's birthday
The dates that shape demand are these:
The permit window is counted in working days, so a holiday can add days to the application, and near Hari Raya or the Sultan's birthday we file as early as we can.

Flying to Brunei with a dog or a cat
Brunei admits dogs and cats only against an import permit, and the rules for the way home are longer than the trip itself. We obtain written confirmation of the rules before an animal is booked.
What Brunei asks for on the way in
An import permit from the Department of Agriculture, obtained before the export begins, with the transport arrangements and the expected arrival time notified. The animal is examined by an official veterinarian not more than 48 hours before export, and the health certificate is signed and stamped by that vet. All dogs and cats are inspected on arrival, and an animal whose paperwork is not in order can be detained for up to six months.
The sources we read differ on the rest: British government guidance calls the rabies vaccine optional but, if given, at least 60 days and no more than six months before export, while a relocation specialist lists a 180-day quarantine for pets from outside a short exemption list that includes the United Kingdom. We confirm in writing which version applies on your date, together with the permission of the transit country at the Dubai stop.
The way home is the demanding part. Brunei is not on the list of countries whose pets travel to Great Britain on the simpler terms, so the animal needs a microchip fitted before the rabies vaccination, a wait of at least 21 full days, a Great Britain pet health certificate and a rabies blood test. The sample is taken at least 30 days after the vaccination and must show an antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml, and the animal cannot travel until three months after the sample date. A dog also needs a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arrival in Britain, so a pet flown out on short notice cannot come straight back. For a private flight we confirm the entry point and the paperwork for the animal in writing before the flight.
Other destinations, and the general rules for travelling with an animal on a private jet, are set out on our flying with pets guide.

Empty Legs
An empty leg is a flight the operator has to make anyway, with the cabin vacant, so it is priced low rather than flown for nothing. The catch on this route: a long-range aircraft that flies a party out usually returns to Europe or the Gulf a few days later, few parties fly out and back within the same week, and a landing permit is listed as valid for only 24 hours, so a leg that moves by a day can move the permit.
Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page. A selection of Brunei empty legs follows, at roughly 40 percent of a fresh charter, for the whole aircraft and not for a seat:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (London Biggin Hill) - Brunei | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £70,550 |
| Brunei - UK (London Luton) | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £70,750 |
| Brunei - UK (Farnborough) | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £70,850 |
| UK (Southampton) - Brunei | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £71,050 |
| Brunei - UK (London Biggin Hill) | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £76,950 |
| UK (Birmingham) - Brunei | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £77,800 |
| Brunei - UK (Manchester) | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £78,150 |
| UK (Edinburgh) - Brunei | Gulfstream G550 | 16 seats | £82,550 |

Helicopter charter
Helicopter charter is a thin market in Brunei, and we would rather say so than promise a service we cannot confirm. The lists of airfields and tourism operators we read show no public helicopter charter company, and the helicopters we found listed in the country serve the oil and gas industry on the coast around Seria. The road from Brunei International to the capital is about eight kilometres, so a transfer by air would save almost nothing. Labuan and Miri are about 25 min and 45 min away by helicopter on the air-time figure we use, if the permits for the crossing are issued by both countries.
If a helicopter leg matters to the trip, tell us at the first enquiry and we will search for an operator in Brunei and on the Malaysian side before the jet is quoted.

Flights from the UK to Brunei
London sends most of the traffic on this route, with Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton and the Scottish airfields behind it; the price table higher up covers thirteen pairings across Brunei International. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
List of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
Brunei charters from the booking notes: six typical trips
The six trips below are typical jobs assembled from booking notes with the details changed, so none of them is one named client or one date.
ENERGY · THE LOWEST-PRICED WAY IN
A delegation for a week of meetings
London Biggin Hill - Brunei, Falcon 900LX via Dubai, about 16 h 35 min · 6 pax
They had assumed only an ultra-long-range jet could reach Borneo. A Falcon 900LX flies it with one stop, and the permit was filed a week ahead.
GLOBAL 6000 · A LARGE PARTY
A family and its staff on a long visit
Manchester - Brunei, Global 6000 via Dubai, about 15 h 30 min · 9 pax
The larger cabin was chosen for the sleep. The aircraft stayed for the visit, and the departure permit was arranged in the same file as the arrival.
NONSTOP OR NOT · A TIME-CRITICAL TRIP
An executive who needed to be there in a day
Edinburgh - Brunei, Gulfstream G550 via Dubai, about 15 h 40 min · 5 pax
We priced a nonstop on a G650ER against the stop on a G550. The client took the G550 and slept on the stop.
SABAH · A SECOND LEG
Brunei as the first stop of a Borneo trip
Southampton - Brunei, Falcon 900LX via Dubai, about 16 h 40 min · 6 pax
After the meetings the party took a Citation CJ3+ to Kota Kinabalu, 93 nautical miles for about £5,300 one way, with the Malaysian approval applied for first.
A NIGHT ARRIVAL
A party landing in the small hours
London Biggin Hill - Brunei, Global 6000 via Dubai, about 15 h 20 min · 7 pax
The aircraft was due after midnight, in the hours when the airport is listed as needing prior permission, so the permit named that arrival time and the car was waiting.
EMPTY LEG · HOMEWARD FROM BRUNEI
A flexible return after a long stay
Brunei - Manchester, Global 6000 empty leg, about 15 h 30 min · 6 pax
A window of five days in place of a date made this one work. The client paid about £78,150, roughly 40 percent of a fresh one-way charter.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Brunei
1Can a private jet fly from London to Brunei nonstop?
A Gulfstream G650ER can plan it: the 6,321 planned nautical miles are about 84 percent of its rated range, and the flight takes around 13 hours, subject to the payload the operator confirms in writing. Every other aircraft in our price table stops once, normally in Dubai.
2How long does a private jet take from the UK to Brunei?
About 16 hours 35 minutes from London Biggin Hill in a Falcon 900LX with the stop in Dubai, and about 15 hours 30 minutes from Manchester in a Global 6000. The stop is included at about an hour, and Brunei is seven or eight hours ahead of Britain.
3How much does a private jet to Brunei cost?
From about £167,950 one way from London Biggin Hill to Brunei International on a Falcon 900LX with a stop in Dubai. A Global 6000 from the same airfield costs from about £183,200. Handling and the permit are quoted on top, and an empty leg costs roughly 40 percent of a fresh charter.
4What do passengers need to enter Brunei on a private flight?
British citizens can visit as tourists for up to 90 days without a visa, but travel for work or business needs a visa or permit. The passport must be valid for at least six months after arrival, and an e-arrival declaration is submitted before travel. The aircraft needs a landing permit from the Department of Civil Aviation, listed as needing three to five working days.
5Can my dog or cat travel with me to Brunei on a private jet?
Yes, with an import permit from the Department of Agriculture and a health certificate signed by an official veterinarian after an examination within 48 hours of export. The way home is slower: Brunei is not a listed country for Great Britain, so the animal needs a rabies blood test and a three-month wait after the sample date.
6Is there a private jet terminal in Brunei?
We found no dedicated business aviation terminal and no named FBO at Brunei International. The airport takes business jets, and an authorised ground handler appointed through the permit agent arranges fuel, catering, crew transport and the car.