Travelling from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL): What you need to know
Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport is located in Dili. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is nine hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to DIL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to DIL flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights departing from STN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 65% of the time.
About Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DIL instead:
Getting from Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL) to central Dili
Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Dili. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport is R 11,814. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,637. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to DIL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL), while February is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Dili based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your London to DIL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Dili, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport in August when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Dili
Once you've booked your flight from London to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dili:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Dili when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Farol followed by Cristo Rei and TIMOR.
Explore more of Timor-Leste
Around 145 kilometres southwest of Dili, Pante Makasar is another favourite stop in Timor-Leste. Experience major highlights starting with Kolamboe Beach, Bolkenat waterfall and Sumlili Waterfall.
