Modern terminal exterior and kerbside approach at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili, Timor-Leste at golden hour

Airport

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is the main international gateway to Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, and the surrounding northern coast. Compare transfer options to central Dili, the Comoro area, the beach districts near Cristo Rei, and onward destinations across the country.

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About Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is the main international airport serving Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. Formerly known as Comoro International Airport, it has carried the name of the East Timorese national hero Nicolau dos Reis Lobato since 2002 and serves as the country's primary aviation gateway.

The airport is located roughly 6 km west of central Dili along the coast road, with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights. Scheduled international services connect Dili with regional hubs including Denpasar, Darwin and Singapore, while the airport also supports domestic travel within Timor-Leste.

Ground transportation is available through taxis, hotel pickups, pre-booked private transfers and rental cars, although there is no direct public bus service from the terminal; mikrolet minibuses can be found on the main road nearby. The runway can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 737.

Passenger facilities within the terminal include check-in counters, self-service kiosks, cafés, restaurants, shops, duty-free retail, lounges and currency exchange services, making it a compact but functional gateway for visitors arriving in Timor-Leste.

Departure hall check-in area at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili, Timor-Leste, with travellers and glass walls onto the sunlit tarmac

Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport operates through a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. A renovated departure area is set to open in January 2026 as part of ongoing terminal upgrades.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport

Transfers

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Hourly Chauffeur

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Car Rental

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Bus & Group Transfers

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