Flights to Timor-Leste from the UK take around 18-24 hours depending on your routing. No direct flights from UK. Best connections via Singapore, Bali (Indonesia), or Darwin (Australia).
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) handles most international arrivals. UK citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for 30 days, costing $30. Passport must be valid for six months.
Time zone is UTC+9 (9 hours ahead of GMT). Currency is US Dollar (USD).
Dry season (May-November)
Best time to visit. Little rainfall, warm temperatures. Ideal for diving and hiking. July-September coolest months.
Shoulder season (April, December)
Transition months with occasional rain. Lower prices than peak. Still good for travel.
Wet season (December-April)
Heavy rainfall, especially January-March. Roads can be impassable. Lower prices but challenging travel conditions.
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