British Indian Ocean Territory 
British Indian Ocean Territory is a COUNTRY in Asia.
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a remote tropical paradise, consisting of 58 tiny islands scattered like emeralds across the Indian Ocean. Known for its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs, BIOT is a dream destination for divers, snorkelers, and nature lovers. The territory is home to the world-famous Diego Garcia atoll, a stunning natural wonder teeming with marine life. Due to its military significance, access is highly restricted, but those lucky enough to visit will find untouched beauty and unparalleled serenity. The lack of mass tourism ensures an exclusive and eco-conscious travel experience, where the rhythms of nature take center stage.
Best time to visit British Indian Ocean Territory
The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to October, when the weather is pleasant, and the seas are calm for diving and snorkeling.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Warm 27-31°C, increasing rain
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- N/A
Transition to wet
Know before you go
Getting there
Diego Garcia Naval Air Station
Military
0 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
5 Mbps
Mobile data
Poor
WiFi
Limited to military base
Local SIM
Not available for visitors
Calling code
+246
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Extremely safe due to military control; no scams or crime.
Night safety
9/10Extremely safe due to military control; no scams or crime.
Transport
8/10Scam risk
1/10Entry and health
Visa requirements
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Currency
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Meals
Hotels
Local transport
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More facts
Population
4,000
Area
60 km²
Government
British Overseas Territory administered by a Commissioner based in the UK.
ISO code
IO, IOT
Type
country
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Britaniya-Hindistan Okeanik territoriyası, Britaniana teritorio en Indiana Oceano, Xakên Brîtanyayê yên Okyanûsa Hindî, Брытанскія Індыйска-акіянскія тэрыторыі, ᏈᏗᏏ ᏴᏫᏯ ᎠᎺᏉ ᎢᎬᎾᏕᏅ, பிரித்தானிய இந்தியப் பெருங்கடல் மண்டலம், Brittiläinen Intian valtameren alue, Брытанская тэрыторыя ў Індыйскім акіяне, Британско Индиско Океанска територија, Det britiske territoriet i Indiahavet, Territorio Britanico de l'Ozián Indico, Territorio Británico do Océano Índico, Orílẹ́ède Etíkun Índíánì ti Ìlú Bírítísì, Британская Территория в Индийском Океане, 英属印度洋领地 | 英屬印度洋領地, ବ୍ରିଟିଶ୍ ଭାରତୀୟ ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ କ୍ଷେତ୍ର, Brytyjske Terytorium Indyjskigo Ôceanu, Bizinga by'eCago, טריטוריה בריטית באוקיאנוס ההודי, બ્રિટિશ ઇન્ડિયન ઓશન ટેરિટરી, Eng-sio̍k Ìn-tō͘-iûⁿ Léng-tōe, Britské indickooceánske územie, 英属印度洋领地, Britiske område i Det indiske hav, बेलायती हिन्द महासागर क्षेत्र, Territorium Oceani Indici Britannicum, Британска индоокеанска територия, Британска Индоокеанска Територија, Britanya Hint Okyanusu Toprakları, ব্রিটিশ ভারত মহাসাগরীয় অঞ্চল, Indijos vandenyno Britų sritis, బ్రిటిష్ భారతీయ ఓషన్ ప్రాంతం, บริติชอินเดียนโอเชียนเทร์ริทอรี, Ranntair Breatannach Cuan nan Innseachan, Brit Indiai-óceáni Terület, Akal Aglizi deg Ugaraw Ahendi, Britaintɔwo ƒe india ƒudome nutome, Tiriad Meurvor Indez Breizh-Veur, Território Britânico do Oceano Índico, Британска територија Индијског океана, བྲི་ཊིཤ་རྒྱ་གར་གྱི་རྒྱ་མཚོ་ས་ཁོངས, ដែនមហាសមុទ្រឥណ្ឌា ចក្រភពអង់គ្លេស, Territorio britannico dell'oceano Indiano, برطانوی بحرِ ہِنٛدۍ علاقہٕ, Mabelé ya Angɛlɛtɛ́lɛ na mbú ya Indiya, Indijas okeāna Britu teritorija, ბრიტანეთის ინდოეთის ოკეანის ტერიტორია, ಬ್ರಿಟೀಶ್ ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ಮಹಾಸಾಗರ ಪ್ರದೇಶ, Ing-sio̍k Ìn-tōo-iûnn Líng-tuē, බ්රිතාන්ය ඉන්දීය සාගර ප්රාන්තය, Potu fonua moana ʻInitia fakapilitānia, Teritoriul Britanic din Oceanul Indian, Eneo la Uingereza katika Bahari Hindi, Britske Yndyske-Oseaanterritoarium, Inggilize Hindde Abbaa Haaruwa, Críoch Aigéan Indiach na Breataine, Territorio Británico del Océano Índico, Briti India ookeani ala, Sêse tî Anglëe na Ngûyämä tî Ênnde, Territoriu Británicu del Océanu Índicu, Territoire britannique de l'Océan Indien, i-British Indian Ocean Territory, إقليم المحيط الهندي البريطاني, Brettesche Besezunge em indesche Oozejahn, Teritorial Britania di Samudra Hindia, ബ്രിട്ടീഷ് ഇന്ത്യൻ മഹാസമുദ്ര പ്രദേശം, BIOT, Brittiska territoriet i Indiska oceanen, የብሪታኒያ ህንድ ውቂያኖስ ግዛት, Teritori britanic dal Ocean Indian, Breska Indlandshafseyjar, Territori Britànic de l'Oceà Índic, Britanski teritorij Indijskog oceana, Britanski teritorij Indijskog okeana, Yankin Birtaniya Na Tekun Indiya, Lãnh thổ Ấn Độ Dương thuộc Anh, Teritorio de Mar Indian Brites, Британийн Энэтхэгийн Далайн Нутаг дэвсгэр, Британська територія в Індійському океані, Indiako Ozeanoko Britainiar Lurraldea, مستعمرههای بریتانیا در اقیانوس هند, Britenfo Hɔn Man Wɔ India Po No Mu, برطانوی ہندوستانی سمندری خطہ, Βρετανικό Έδαφος Ινδικού Ωκεανού, ဗြိတိသျှ အိန္ဒြိယ သမုဒ္ဒရာ ပိုင်နက်, Britanski indijskooceanski teritoriji, Britanski teritorij v Indijskem oceanu, Britse Indiese Oseaan Gebied, Territori Britannic en l'Ocean Indic, Wilayah Lautan Hindi British, Eng-siok Ìn-tō͘-iûⁿ Léng-tōe, Brits Territorium in de Indische Oceaan, Yīngshǔ Yìndùyáng Lǐngdì, Chagos Islands, イギリス領インド洋地域, Intara y'Ubwongereza yo mu birwa by'Abahindi, Faridranomasina indiana britanika, 영국령 인도양 지역, Keeriindi britaani to maayo enndo, ब्रिटीश हिंदी महासागर क्षेत्र, Brita Hindoceana Teritorio, British Indian Ocean Territory, Britské indickooceánské území, Brytyjskie Terytorium Oceanu Indyjskiego, Brit Indiai-óceáni terület, ब्रिटिश हिंद महासागर क्षेत्र, Angilɛ ka ɛndu dugukolo, Bretsku Indiahavsoyggjarnar, Tiriogaeth Brydeinig Cefnfor India, Britisches Territorium im Indischen Ozean, Territorio oceanic britanno-indian, 英屬印度洋領地, ບຣິດທິສອິນດ່ຽນໂອຊ່ຽນເທີຣິທໍຣີ, Britiske Indiske Ocean, Britanski Indijskooceanski Teritoriji



