Quick Travel Guide to Timor-Leste

Getting There

There are 3 flights to Dili, Timor-Leste (DIL).

From	Duration	Airlines	Remarks
Singapore	3h 55m	Air Timor using Silkair aircraft	Tue, Thu, Sat
Darwin, Australia	1h 15m	Air North	At least 1 flight a day
Denpasar, Bali	1h 50m	Merpati Nusantara Airlines	Daily flights, can't book on internet
		Batavia Air

Visa

Apply only on arrival at International Airport in Dili, Timor-Leste (DIL). Visa fee is USD30. For more details on visa application, please visit Immigration Department of Timor-Leste

Departure Tax

Remember not to spend all your US dollars. Do set aside USD10 for departure tax.

Currency

The official currency is US dollars. US coins are not used, hence do not be surprised to get change in centavo coins.

Languages

The official languages are Tetum and Portuguese. Indonesia Bahasa and Makasai are mostly spoken by older folks.

Climate

Tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons 

Time Zone

UTC +9

Divided into 13 Administrative Districts

• Aileu
• Ainaro
• Baucau
• Bobonaro
• Cova-Lima
• Dili
• Ermera
• Lautém
• Liquiçá
• Manatuto
• Manufahi
• Oecussi-Ambeno
• Viqueque