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Flag of Timor-LesteAirports in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste has 13 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Dili, is served by Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL).

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List of airports in Timor-Leste

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport Oecussi-Ambeno OEC WPOC Large airport —
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Dili DIL WPDL Large airport 154 ft
Baucau Airport Baucau BCH WPEC Medium airport 1,771 ft
Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport Suai UAI WPDB Medium airport 96 ft
Atauro Airport (no scheduled flights) Vila AUT WPAT Small airport 29 ft
Maliana Airport (no scheduled flights) Maliana MPT WPMN Small airport —
Viqueque Airport (no scheduled flights) Viqueque VIQ WPVQ Small airport 500 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Timor-Leste has 13 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #167 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 2 large airports, 2 medium-sized airports and 4 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 9 are small airstrips, heliports (2) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Timor-Leste

The main international gateways are Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport (OEC) in Oecussi-Ambeno and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili. The capital, Dili, is served by Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 4 cities across Timor-Leste, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Baucau Airport (BCH) in Baucau, the southernmost Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (UAI) in Suai. The highest airport is Baucau Airport (BCH) at 1,771 ft (540 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

Among its neighbours, Indonesia (83 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Timor-Leste.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste has 13 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Dili, is served by Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL).

What are the main international airports in Timor-Leste?

Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport (OEC), Oecussi-Ambeno and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), Dili.

Which airport serves Dili?

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport — IATA code DIL.