Getting Around
How to get to and from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at DIL
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is connected to Dili and the wider Timor-Leste transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Taxis are available for the short ride into Dili; distance/time estimates found online conflict (roughly 15-20 minutes depending on traffic), and no standard fare was confirmed, so agree the rate beforehand.
No confirmed car rental desks at the airport.
A major runway expansion is underway, extending it from 1,850m to 3,000m, with groundbreaking in May 2025 and a government target of 2028 — partly to prepare Timor-Leste to host ASEAN-related events after joining the bloc in 2025.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from DIL to Dili in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
Recommended · Airport TransferPrivate and shared airport transfers — fixed price, no meter surprises. Driver meets you in arrivals.
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Car Rental at DIL
Exploring Timor-Leste beyond Dili? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
Recommended · Car RentalCompare rates from major and local car rental companies. Free cancellation on most bookings.
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