Cheap flights to East Timor are mainly operated by Air Timor and other reputable airlines. East Timor becomes a favorite destinaton in Southeast Asia. Presently, visitors can easily book cheap flights to East Timor from Singapore, Australia and Indonesia.
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| Cheap flights to East Timor |
East Timor or Timor-Leste is a South East Asian country newly separated from Indonesia since 2002. The country is situated in the south of Indonesia, adjacent to Nusa Tenggara Timur of Indonesia to the west, other Indonesia's islands to the east and north, and seperated with Australia to the south by Timor Sea. East Timor has a relatively small area only 15,410km². The capital of East Timor is Dili. East Timor's population is about one million people of more than 10 ethnic groups with different cultures and languages. Its official languages in East Timor are Portuguese and Tetun. In addition, there are two other languages used widely as Indonesian language and English. The currency of East Timor is US dollar. There are three major religions in this country: 98% Christianity, 1% Protestantism and 1% Islam. Thus, Christianity is considered the national religion of East Timor.
Tourist attractions in East Timor
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| Jesus Backside Beach, Dili |
East Timor is still a new destination to many travelers because it was just founded since 2002, after seperating from Indonesia. East Timor used to be a Portuguese colony; thus, it still preserves many historical vestiges of many ancient castles and forts. In addition, East Timor owns many unspoiled and beautiful beaches and diverse flora and fauna under the sea. Diving to contemplate coral reef and discover life of species in the oceans in East Timor is an extremely interesting experience. The most beautiful beaches in East Timor are beaches in Pertamina Pier, Tasitolu, Dirt Track and Atauro Island.
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| Dili and Atauro Island |
Besides, travelers can explore Baucau - the second large city of East Timor which preserves many works and cultural traces of the Portugese. Typically, there is Portugal Church and remaining mansions. Travelers who want to discover, climb and trekking can go to Ramelau, Matebian and Mundo Perdido. Ramelau Mountain is 2700m high. From the mountain, travelers can admire the sunset, sea and Mary Statue. Matebian Mountain is seen as the "mountain of death", because of its threat level with the height of 2350m. This is an ideal place for those who love adventure. Mundo Perdido Town has a very high biodiversity with many species of plants and animals. Also, travelers should not miss the opportunity to visit Dihi capital, the main commercial center of East Timor. The city has its own unique charm with many beautiful landscapes such as Casa Europa Mansion.
Airports in East Timor
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| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport |
Currently, there is only one international airport serving daily flights from East Timor and vice versa. It is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport. This is the most important airport and largest airport in this country. Therefore, travelers can easily to book flights from East Timor to Vietnam and, cheap flights to South East Asia destinations at this airport. Additionally, there are domestic airports including:
- Cakung Airport
- Atauro Airport
- Maliana Airport
- Oecussi Airport
- Viqueque Airport
- Atauro Airport
- Maliana Airport
- Oecussi Airport
- Viqueque Airport
Presently, if travelers want to book flights from Vietnam to East Timor at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), they have to transit in Singapore and then fly to East Timor. Travelers want to choose major and low-cost airlines operating Vietnam - East Timor route, they can book flights from Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Tigerair, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines to Singapore and then fly from Singapore to East Timor with Silk Air and Air Timor.
Popular airlines in East Timor and to East Timor
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| Garuda Indonesia Airbus A330-243 |
Air Timor currently is the popular airline in East Timor operating important flights mostly to/ from Singapore. Flights to/ from several countries in South East Asia are suspended. Famous international airlines having flights to North East Asia are Airnorth, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Silk Air, Sriwijaya Air and other airlines.
Other useful information
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| Dili, East Timor - Locals and fruit |
- Buses in East Timor are mostly small and easy to find here. These buses run to almost parts of East Timor, such as Dili capital, Maliana, Baucau, Los Palos... The majority of buses will depart early in the morning, so that they have more time to get enough customers before really starting the journey.
- If travelers want to explore Dili capital and surroundings, they should travel by taxi or hire a car. Prices are quite reasonable. Reputable owners of car will support travelers enthusiastically.
- Tetun people in East Timor have many unique festivals all year round. East Timor people have to learn and speak three languages including Bahasa (Indonesia language), Portugese and Tetun language.
- East Timor's women often use scarves because it's traditional item of the woman. Scarves will be used in weddings, important festivals, funerals or other ceremonies. Each region has its own color and materials.
