Australian Airline Flies First Singapore-Dili Run

DILI, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Australian airline Austasia Airlines Pty Ltd made its first commercial flight from Singapore to East Timor's capital Dili on Friday, hoping to cash in as more tourists and investors visit Asia's youngest country.

"This will make it easy for investors who want to come to East Timor," said President Jose Ramos-Horta, who was on board the Perth-based airline's flight.

East Timor will also work with Singapore's government to advertise its tourist attractions in Singapore in the hope of attracting more tourists from the region, said Gil da Costa Alves, East Timor's minister for trade, industry and tourism.

Indonesia's Merpati airline flies between the Indonesian resort island of Bali and East Timor.
Austasia will fly once a week in August, increasing the frequency of flights to three times a week in September.

East Timor became independent in 2002 after it was invaded and occupied by Indonesia. It is still struggling to achieve political stability and prosperity despite its rich oil and gas resources.

(Reporting by Lirio Fonseca; Writing by Olivia Rondonuwu; Editing by Sara Webb)

Austasia Delayed: but still good for business.

For those you interested in flying to Dili in order to explore business opportunities it will be possible to fly from Singapore to Dili - direct - and at an affordable price.

Initially, it will fly Tuesdays and Fridays. In time frequency will increase.

There have been prospective new airlines in Dili before. We all remember Lorico Airlines and Kakoak Air. They never materialised.

In any event Austasia Airlines appears nearly ready to fly.

Singapore - Dili - Good for business.

Dili - Singapore Direct Flights

For your info. AustAsia Airlines.
Flight Schedule

Flight codes for Singapore - Dili - Singapore is as follows :

MI295 : Dili to Singapore

MI296 : Singapore to Dili

Flights to Dili from Singapore are regular weekly scheduled passenger flights for month of July. Effective August the flights will increase to twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. Commencing November the flights will become three times a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Flying time is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Passports must be valid & hold a minimum of 6 months validity from return date

Day Route Departure Arrival Check-In Time

Tuesday or Friday or Thursday or Saturday Singapore to Dili
09:20 LT 14:15 LT 07:00 LT

Tuesday or Friday or Thursday or Saturday Dili to Singapore
15:25 LT 18:10 LT 12:00 LT

The Aircraft

Austasia Airlines is currently utilizing an A319 aircraft from Silk Air to service the direct Singapore-Dili routes. The A319 offers 12 Business Class seats and 106 Economy Class seats.

Published Fares

Rates are quoted in United States Dollars and are subject to change without notice

Economy Class

Adult one way US$ 345.00
Adult Return US$ 690.00

Business Class

Adult one way US$ 810.00
Adult return US$ 1,620.00

Rates are not inclusive of applicable taxes.