West Timor

West Timor (Timor Barat) is the Indonesia|Indonesian western half of the island of Timor, adjacent to the independent country of East Timor. West Timor is one of the three main parts of the province of East Nusa Tenggara, along with the islands of Flores and Sumba.

Muslim Friendly Cities in West Timor

Kupang — the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province and the island's transport hub.

West Timor Halal Travel Guide

There are many languages spoken in West Timor, depending on the area. One of the major languages is Dawan.

Travel as a Muslim to West Timor

By plane

The airport of the provincial capital Kupang, El Tari International Airport (IATA Code: KOE), is connected by regular Flights to major Indonesian cities including Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar (Bali), as well as a range of destinations in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, including Labuan Bajo, Ende and Maumere (on the island Flores) and Waingapu (on the island of Sumba). There are also international Flights to Dili and the capital of East Timor, by Air Timor.

By bus

Since 2017 there are Flights to Kupang from East Timor. However, many people still get from East to West Timor by taking the bus from Dili to Kupang, which takes about 12 hours. A short bus called Gemilang with about 30 passengers connects Dili, Timor Leste with Atambua. Passengers are picked up at home and disembark at the destination.

By boat

National long distance passenger ships operated by PT.PELNI call at the seaport of Tenau, west of Kupang, about once a week. PELNI ships connect Tenau with ports in Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua.

Halal Restaurants in West Timor

Jagung bose: a porridge made from ground corn, mixed with red bean and peanuts. Usually eaten with Beef or dried fish. The local substitute for Rice.

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