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Major city · Timor-Leste

Gleno

Do Gleno as a day trip from Dili: 2 h each way on paved road, see the valley and market, no overnight needed.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Gleno is the capital of Ermera district, set in a wide valley about two hours west of Dili on a paved but winding road. The town offers a small market, a warung and scenic mountain views, making it a convenient half‑day stop on a Dili‑to‑Ermera route.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Nov
avoid Dec–Apr (rainy season)
Airport
DIL
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Gleno: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Timor-Leste ↗Check entry rules and visa-on-arrival conditions on official Timor-Leste government sources only; fees and rules change.
  • Timor-Leste ↗The currency is the US dollar. Carry small notes (1, 5, 10 and 20); change for a 50 or 100 is often not available.
  • Timor-Leste ↗Medical care is limited: carry travel insurance that covers evacuation.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gleno112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Gleno, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ermera district capitalValley marketMountain scenery
Airports
DIL Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) (Nearest airport; Gleno has no airport. About 2 h by road from Dili via the Tibar T-junction (check).)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  5. May

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

Best: May–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Oct (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jul (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Aug (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gleno: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

17 rd

Feb

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

15 rd

Mar

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

14 rd

Apr

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

11 rd

May

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

8 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

6 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

11 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

19°C (66°F)

16 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Roads from Dili are paved to Gleno; local minibuses (angkot) run a few times daily. Walk within the town centre.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ermera town

caution

Door to door: About 1 h from Gleno

Continue southwest from Gleno on the Ermera road by 4WD or motorbike

Road surface is rough after Gleno; ask locally before setting out (check).

Dili

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Minibus or car back down the same paved road via the Tibar T-junction

Most visitors sleep in Dili and return the same day.

Maliana

overnight

Door to door: 3–4 h

Continue past Ermera on the mountain road, 4WD only

Too long and too rough for a return day; sleep in Maliana.

Balibo

overnight

Door to door: 4 h+

West via Maliana on the coastal road, 4WD

A separate trip, not a Gleno day out.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Market area

Few guesthouses; most travellers stay in Dili and return after a day visit.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$15–25 excl. bed
Mid
$25–45 excl. bed
High
$45+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Warung meal (rice, fish or chicken)Market stall$2

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Gleno is a small, quiet district town and the main risks are the road and the weather: the Dili road is paved but winding, the road beyond Gleno is rough, and afternoon rain in the wet season makes both slippery. Carry US dollars in cash, keep to daylight travel and check road conditions locally before going further inland.
  • Road beyond Gleno toward Ermera and Maliana becomes rough; drive cautiously (check).
  • Limited services after market hours; bring cash (USD).

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Ambulance
110
Fire
115

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Ambulance110
  • Fire115

Embassy

US consulate in Dili; other embassies in Dili.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Dili → Gleno minibus: about $6 one way, 2 h (check)

Say or show

  • Quanto custa? — How much? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
  • Obrigadu — Thank you (obree-gah-doo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gleno. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Nov · avoid Dec–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Timor-Leste

Sources

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