Flying from Bangkok 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 is in the UTC+9 timezone and is two hours ahead of Bangkok.
Your flight from Bangkok to DIL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
BKK is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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73% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to DIL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL)
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Getting from Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL) to central Dili
The centre of Dili is roughly 6 kilometres from Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport is $417. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $882. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to DIL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Dili. February is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport (DIL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Dili is October, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC. Book your Bangkok to DIL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport in August when temperatures are between 19ºC and 30ºC.
More about Dili
Start your Dili trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato Intl Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Farol and Cristo Rei are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Dili to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
Explore more of Timor-Leste
Around 145 kilometres southwest of Dili, Pante Makasar is another favourite stop in Timor-Leste. No visit is complete without checking out Bolkenat waterfall, Sumlili Waterfall and EverGreen force Memorial park.