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East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi).

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Southeast Asia.
  • Served by Viqueque Airport (VIQ).

History

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

Airports

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) 63 km to the centre
Dili, DI, TL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Qantas, SilkAir, Sriwijaya Air, Trans Mediterranean Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Darwin, Denpasar, Singapore (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Qantas QF (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Darwin*
  • SilkAir MI (A319) · 1 route: Singapore
  • Sriwijaya Air SJ (735) · 1 route: Denpasar
  • Trans Mediterranean Airlines TL (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Darwin

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Baucau Airport (BCH) 47 km to the centre
Baucau, BA, TL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Viqueque Airport (VIQ) 37 km to the centre
Viqueque, VI, TL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Atauro Airport (AUT) 75 km to the centre
Vila, AT, TL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Maliana Airport (MPT) 97 km to the centre
Maliana, BO, TL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Same Airport 51 km to the centre
MF, TL
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Viqueque Airport (VIQ); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DIL has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Darwin, Denpasar, Singapore).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for East Timor (Timor-Leste). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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