Royal Brunei Airlines will be re-entering Indian skies after a gap of two decades through a direct flight service between Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan and Chennai from November 5.
A direct connection to Kolkata from Bandar Seri Begawan was terminated in 2001. The airline, the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Brunei, was established in 1974 as an unconventional corporation wholly owned by the government. It provides scheduled services across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and the UK.
"Chennai calls! Get ready to immerse yourself in a city full of rich history, vibrant culture, and mouth-watering flavours. The gateway to South India is calling, and we are ready to take you there. Follow your heart to South India and discover Chennai. Immerse yourself in India's rich history and colourful culture," the airline said in its social media post. The maiden flight from the Brunei capital will leave on November 5 at 20.00 hours to reach Chennai at 22.50 hours. The return flight from Chennai will go on the same day at 23.50 hours to Brunei at 07.55 hours. On Saturdays, the flight from Brunei departs at 00.30 hours to reach Chennai at 04.20 hours and then reaches Brunei at 12.25 hours, as per the airline.
Isha Goyal, CEO of STIC Travel Group and General Sales Agent for Royal Brunei Airlines, said many Indian diaspora live in Brunei. The direct connection will provide one-stop travel to Australia for outbound leisure and corporate and business travellers to Brunei and the region. Isha Goyal, CEO of STIC Travel Group and General Sales Agent for Royal Brunei Airlines, said there is a sizeable Indian diaspora living in Brunei. The direct connection will provide one-stop travel to Australia for outbound leisure and corporate and business travellers to Brunei and the region.
Between January and December 2023, she said 1252 passengers travelled to Brunei. From Chennai, 16,578 passengers travelled to Melbourne and 22,500 to Incheon in Korea using transit airports like Singapore or Kuala Lumpur; she added that Brunei could be an option starting in November. Chennai Brunei Chennai's all-inclusive economy fare will be INR 27,640, while the business class fare will cost INR 42,679.
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