Getting there
How to Get from Bali (Denpasar) to Dili
Bali to Dili takes about 2 hours, with daily flights on Citilink and Aero Dili, around 14 a week in total. Schedules, tips and the time difference.
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Quick answer · as of September 2026
As of September 2026, Citilink and Aero Dili fly non-stop from Bali (Denpasar) to Dili, taking about 2 h. Citilink: daily; Aero Dili: daily.
- Flight time
- About 2 h
- Flights per week
- About 14
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Flights
| Airline | Type | Duration | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citilink | direct | About 2 h | Daily | Flight QG500, morning departure from Denpasar. |
| Aero Dili | direct | About 2 h | Daily | Timor-Leste's own airline; Dili–Denpasar since May 2023. |
Step by step
- Fly into Bali on any international airline; many travellers from Australia, Europe and Asia connect here.
- Book the Denpasar–Dili leg separately and leave a generous connection, ideally an overnight in Bali.
- If you leave Bali airport you follow Indonesia's entry rules, including the Bali tourist levy.
- Carry USD 30 in cash for Timor-Leste's visa on arrival if you need one.
Tips
- Dili is 1 hour ahead of Bali (UTC+9 against UTC+8).
- Separate tickets are not protected if your first flight is late, so build in time.
- Bali has more ATMs than Dili: withdraw US dollars there if your card allows.
Visa on arrival in Dili
Most nationalities pay USD 30 in cash for a 30-day visa on arrival at Dili airport or seaport. Schengen-area, Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean passports are visa-exempt. See the visa guide or the rules for Australians, New Zealanders, US citizens, British citizens, Portuguese citizens, Indonesians and Chinese citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Bali to Dili?
Yes. Citilink and Aero Dili both fly daily, as of September 2026, in about 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Bali and Dili?
Dili is one hour ahead of Bali.
Sources
Official sites, operators and references we checked for this page.
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