Royal Brunei Airlines

Royal Brunei Airlines

1974Founded
3Aircraft types
1Base airports
BI · RBAIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Royal Brunei Airlines (BI/RBA) is the national carrier of Brunei, established in 1974. Based at Brunei International Airport, it operates a modern fleet serving regional and long-haul routes across Asia and beyond, known for reliable service and comfortable cabin experience.

Fleet

Royal Brunei Airlines (IATA: BI, ICAO: RBA) is Brunei's flagship airline, founded in 1974 and headquartered at Brunei International Airport. As the country's primary carrier, it connects Brunei to key destinations across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, serving both leisure and business travellers with a focus on regional connectivity and long-haul capacity.

The airline operates from its main hub at Brunei International Airport, using a strategically selected fleet to balance short-haul regional flights with extended international routes. This hub-and-spoke model allows Royal Brunei Airlines to consolidate traffic and offer competitive connections throughout its network.

The fleet comprises modern aircraft including the Airbus A320 and A320neo for regional services, complemented by the Boeing 787 for long-haul operations. This mix provides efficiency on shorter routes while delivering comfort and range on intercontinental flights, reflecting the airline's commitment to contemporary aviation standards.