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Aileu: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Aileu is a city in Aileu District, Timor-Leste. It is located 47 km (29 mi) southwest of Dili, the national capital, and had a population of 2,788 in 2015.

Aileu · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityAileu+21°CCloudy · sunrise 06:08 AMupdated 10:05 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rate$1.00per 1 $USD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Aileu in pictures10 photos
Anna Voss, Watch Indonesia! · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Oct 1, 1999
New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand · cc-by-2.0 · Jan 25, 2008
New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand · cc-by-2.0 · Jan 25, 2008
José Fernando Real · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Aug 25, 2015

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
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Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to risk of unrest and crime . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Police in Timor-Leste sometimes use force and tear gas against protestors. Stone throwing attacks on vehicles can occur during gang conflicts and periods of unrest. Sex-based violence and sexual harassment are common in Timor-Leste.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport DIL21 km from the centre
Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport UAI71 km from the centre
Baucau Airport BCH96 km from the centre