There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Timor-Leste by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)plane SYD - DIL
11h 7m$506–780Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)plane NTL - DIL
15h 32m$521–1,427
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Timor-Leste is to fly which costs $500 - $800 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Timor-Leste is to fly which takes 11h 7m and costs $500 - $800.
The distance between Sydney and Timor-Leste is 3872 km.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Sydney to Timor-Leste, including transfers.
Timor-Leste is 2h behind Sydney. It is currently 9:01 PM in Sydney and 7:01 PM in Timor-Leste.
There are 29+ hotels available in Timor-Leste.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Timor-Leste?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) every 4 hours.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Melbourne, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Brisbane, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Cairns, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Brisbane, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Melbourne, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Website
- flymidafrica.aero
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport via Brisbane, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
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