Airport
El Tari International Airport (KOE)
El Tari International Airport is the main air gateway to Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara, and the wider Timor region. Compare transfer options to the city centre, West Timor, Rote and other nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About El Tari International Airport
El Tari International Airport is the main airport serving Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara, and the surrounding Timor region. It connects the province with major domestic cities and supports international travel between Indonesia and neighboring Timor-Leste.
The airport has a long history, operating since 1928 when it was known as Penfui Airfield during the Dutch colonial period. It was renamed El Tari in 1988 and later modernized with a new passenger terminal that opened in 2020, featuring separate domestic and international facilities. Its international status was formally restored in 2025.
Located about 7 km from central Kupang, the airport is reached by taxis, private transfers, rental cars and road links. It serves as an important hub for flights across East Nusa Tenggara and onward connections to cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar and Makassar.
With modern passenger facilities, dining, shops and onward travel options, El Tari International Airport functions as the main gateway for visitors arriving in West Timor and the surrounding islands of East Nusa Tenggara.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
El Tari International Airport operates passenger services through one main terminal complex with separate domestic and international areas. Domestic flights use the domestic departure gates, while the international area handles cross-border services such as flights to Dili in Timor-Leste.
Ground Transportation Services to and from El Tari International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from El Tari International Airport to hotels, guesthouses and other destinations across Kupang and West Timor.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Kupang and East Nusa Tenggara.
Car Rental
Rent a car from El Tari International Airport for independent travel around Kupang and onward journeys across West Timor.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between El Tari International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations.
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