Cities built on oil money tend to be flashy, ostentatious places, but except a palace you can't enter most of the time, a couple of enormous mosques and one wedding cake of a hotel, Bandar (as the capital is known, or just BSB) is a very understated place. Urban life pretty much revolves around two pastimes: shopping and eating – there is virtually no nightlife (though an enduring love of karaoke). BSB does have a few good museums and the biggest water village in the world, providing a little slice of vintage Malay life. BSB's city centre is on the north bank of Sungai Brunei at a spot – 12km upriver from Brunei Bay – that's sheltered from both storms and tsunamis. During the Japanese occupation, the city centre – known until 1970 as Brunei Town – was severely damaged by Allied bombing.

Best time to fly from Cagayan de Oro to Bandar Seri Begawan

The best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei is from January until November when you will have a warm temperature, and little till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in Bandar Seri Begawan is 32°C in March and the lowest is 30°C in January. The weather and climate of Bandar Seri Begawan are suitable for the sun vacation. The average climate figure for Bandar Seri Begawan is a 7,8. It is based on various factors, such as average temperatures, the chance of precipitation and weather experiences of others. Bandar Seri Begawan has the tropical rainforest climate prevailing. It is usually (very) warm, humid and rainy all year round. If you want to know what the average temperature is in Bandar Seri Begawan or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find an overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.

Many airports available in Cagayan de Oro and Bandar Seri Begawan

Laguindingan Airport - As of 2019, Laguindingan was the sixth-busiest airport in the country, with an estimate of two million passengers passing through it. The airport has a single 2,100 m x 45 m runway, which can accommodate four take-offs and landings an hour. It features a 7184 m² passenger terminal building that can accommodate 1.6 million passengers a year. The airport can accommodate 2,000 passengers a day.

Brunei International Airport - Brunei International Airport is the primary airport in the nation of Brunei. It serves as the home base for Royal Brunei Airlines. The Royal Brunei Air Force is also based at the Rimba Air Base, which is located within the airport's area. The airport serves destinations across Asia and Oceania as well as flights to London Heathrow. The airport consists of an international terminal which can handle up to two million passengers, a cargo terminal with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes of cargo, and a royal terminal where the sultan's flights are based. In 2005, Brunei International Airport handled 1.3 million passengers. The airport is located approximately 10 minutes from the centre of the capital. There are regular taxi services to and from the airport. There are also regular public bus services which go around the capital.

Climate pattern in Cagayan de Oro and Bandar Seri Begawan

The climate here in Cagayan de Oro is tropical. Cagayan De Oro has significant rainfall most months, with a short dry season. This location is classified as Am by Köppen and Geiger. In Cagayan De Oro, the average annual temperature is 26.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1771 mm. The climate in Bandar Seri Begawan is hot, oppressive, and overcast. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F to 90°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 93°F. Based on the beach score, the best time of year to visit Bandar Seri Begawan for hot-weather activities is from late January to late March.

Highlights attractions in Bandar Seri Begawan

• Royal Regalia Museum - This free museum is located on the edge of the downtown area. Outside, it is quite an impressive building which matches some of the large impressive exhibits inside. Mostly, this museum houses gifts that the sultan has received from various heads of state around the world. It is also home to important items that were used in coronation ceremonies and other important events. If you do not have a keen interest in Bruneian history and royalty, then this museum can be a little boring. It is worth a quick look around though if nothing else but to enjoy some air conditioning and some of the more impressive exhibits.
• Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque - The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, known locally as SOAS Mosque, is conveniently located in the centre of BSB and is a must-see for anyone visiting Brunei. Although the 171 ft golden dome can be spotted from almost anywhere in the city, it is worth taking a closer look. Surrounded by an artificial lagoon that acts as a reflecting pool, the mosque is beautiful to view both in the daytime and at night when it is all lit up. Non-Muslims are allowed to enter the mosque at specific posted times. Knees and shoulders must be covered, so robes are conveniently provided for tourists to borrow. Just a note: when we entered the inside of the mosque, we were confined to a small area near the entrance.
• Kampong Ayer - Kampong Ayer is a large network of stilt villages that extends over the Brunei River. Once referred to as the "Venice of the East", it is home to about 39,000 people. Kampong Ayer is much more developed than one would expect stilt villages to be – there is electricity, plumbing, a school, mosque, police station and fire station. Access Kampong Ayer via wooden footbridges near Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque or by taking a water taxi from the waterfront.