How to get fromChennai to Diliby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Dili by plane, car, or train

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Fly Chennai International Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)plane MAA - DIL
15h 3m
$512–772
Fly Chennai International Airport to Haliwen Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Haliwen Airport (ABU)plane MAA - ABU
2. Drive from Haliwen Airport (ABU) to Dilicar
30h 57m
$195–520
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)plane TIR - DIL
21h 29m
$514–1,529
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)plane TRZ - DIL
20h 45m
$457–1,637

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) flights

11Weekly Planes

16h 50mAverage Duration

$334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,578.1 km
Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Dili, Timor-Leste?

Malaysia Airlines, Mid Africa, and three other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) twice daily.

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Dili, Timor-Leste(opens in a new window)

Dili (Portuguese/Tetum: Díli) is the capital and largest city of East Timor. It lies on the northern coast of the island of Timor, in a small area of flat land hemmed in by mountains. The climate is tropical, with distinct wet and dry seasons. The city has served as the economic hub and chief port of what is now East Timor since its designation as the capital of Portuguese Timor in 1769. It also serves as the capital of the Dili Municipality, which includes some rural subdivisions in addition to the urban ones which make up the city itself. Dili's growing population is relatively youthful, being mostly of working age. The local language is Tetum, however residents include many internal migrants from other areas of the country.

Places to stay in Dili

Plaza Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Novo Turismo Resort & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hotel Timor(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Hotel Esplanada(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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