Airlines

Royal Brunei Airlines expands codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines

Written by Jeffrey Teruel | Published on August 10, 2026

Summary:

Royal Brunei Airlines announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, covering flights operated by both carriers between Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, and Istanbul.

Royal Brunei Airlines announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, covering flights operated by both carriers between Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, and Istanbul.


Building up on the existing codeshare arrangement via Dubai, Turkish Airlines will place its TK flight code on Royal Brunei Airlines-operated flights on the Bandar Seri Begawan-Kuala Lumpur route. In return, Royal Brunei Airlines will place its RB code on Turkish Airlines’ flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul.


According to Royal Brunei Airlines, the expanded network further strengthens connectivity between Brunei Darussalamm and Istanbul. Customers will get easier access to Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and other destinations across Turkish Airlines’ network via its hub at Istanbul. It also creates opportunities for international visitors to discover Brunei Darussalam ahead of the coming Visit Brunei 2027 campaign.


“This latest enhancement reinforces Royal Brunei Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global reach through strategic partnerships, delivering seamless travel experiences while strengthening Brunei Darussalam’s connectivity with key international markets.”


Turkish Airlines is one of 29 airlines Royal Brunei Airlines has interline and codeshare partnerships. Other airlines include Air India, Air France, All Nippon Airways (ANA), British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), KLM, Asiana/Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, THAI, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines.


Royal Brunei Airlines operates daily flights on the Bandar Seri Begawan-Kuala Lumpur route. Turkish Airlines operates up to three daily flights between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur.