Airfare of the Week: Royal Brunei Business Melbourne-Chennai from $2,985 Return
Our newest Airfare of the Week belongs to Royal Brunei, which has round-trip fares from Melbourne (MEL) to Chennai (MAA) from AU$2,985.
Royal Brunei doesn’t partner with any useful frequent flyer programs. However, you can earn miles with its own “Royal Skies” program. You could be eligible for their complimentary stopover program, which includes a hotel night and transfer.
Here are the full details of this great Royal Brunei Business Class airfare from Melbourne to Chennai…
Sample itinerary & pricing
You can book this fare on the Royal Brunei website. OTAs are often cheaper – sometimes, the discount is quite substantial.
Note that fares and availability are subject to change. This fare may not be available by the time you read this article, and you might need to be flexible with travel dates. We recommend booking ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Travel dates & fare rules
Here are the details of this airfare:
- Commence travel between 5 March 2026 and 30 November 2026
- Maximum stay at the destination of 12 months
- Stopovers permitted in Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN): one free, one for USD50 (~$AU74)
- Stopover must not exceed 14 days
On-board product
Royal Brunei flies a Boeing 787 equipped with 18 lie-flat Business Class seats between Melbourne and Brunei.
These seats are in a 2-2-2 configuration – a seat in the middle pair would best suit solo travellers, while a pair by the window could be great for couples.
From Bandar Seri Begawan to Chennai, you’ll be on an Airbus A320. These come with recliner seats in Business Class, in a 2-2 configuration.
You’ll also get 40kg of baggage and meal services on both flights. Note that Royal Brunei is a dry airline, so no alcohol is served on board.
Earning miles with this airfare
This fare books into “D” class. However, as Royal Brunei doesn’t partner with any frequent flyer program, you’ll only be able to earn Royal Skies miles. For this fare, you’ll earn 16,450 miles.
You’d need 32,500 miles for a saver one-way Economy Class award from Melbourne to Brunei. You can also use miles for seat selection, lounge access, upgrades and extra baggage.
Join the discussion on the AFF forum
Have you booked this airfare, or do you have a question about it? Or have you flown Royal Brunei and want to share your experience? Join the discussion on the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) forum!
In our dedicated “Airfare of the Week” thread, linked below, you can also find more information about how to book these fares or suggest a great airfare deal to be featured in a future Airfare of the Week article.
