Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia

Kupang is the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The city is located in West Timor and provides extensive transport links with the islands of Flores, Sumba and other smaller islands.

Attractions in Kupang include the Kupang Museum, with its collection of fossils, artifcacts and “Ikat weavings. The local market and sugar palm production at Lesiana beach are also highlights of a visit to Kupang.

Things to See & Do

* Kupang Museum
* Market
* Lesiana beach

General information

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Rupiah (IDR)
Language – Indonesian
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Population - 552,994 approx.
Land Area – 160.34 km²
Time - GMT plus hours seven hours
International Country Telephone Code – +62

Port Location – Kupang is the chief port for West Timor.

Travel Links – El Tari Airport has services to Surabaya, Denpasar, Jakarta, Maumere, Ende and Alor.
International Flight by Merpati Air Kupang to Dili every Wednesday Friday and Sunday.

There are bus services available from Dili, East Timor (12 Hours).