Goa Dabolim Airport (GOI) Information
(Goa, India)
Dabolim Airport is the sole air facility serving the popular Indian state of Goa, one of India's top beach resort destinations. This airport sees more than three million passengers fly into its two terminals every year from across
India, the Middle East, the UK and Europe, via a number of permanent and seasonal charter airlines.
The main domestic carriers serving Goa include Jet Airways, Kingfisher, GoAir, Air India and Spice Jet. Domestic flights run daily, year-round, to major Indian cities such as
Mumbai,
Delhi and
Bangalore. International flights run regularly to Doha with Qatar Airlines, and several seasonal routes operate to the UK and Europe in winter. A number of British carriers, such as Thomson Airways and Thomas Cook Airlines, offer charter flights, while
Russia,
Norway, the
Netherlands and
Poland are linked by seasonal winter flights.
One terminal serves domestic flights, while the other manages international flights. Both terminals contain a full range of amenities for passengers, from eating to shopping options and money and medical services. Public buses, taxis and rental cars are available for transport from the airport, which is located to the south of Panaji. Vasco da Gama is the nearest town, at just 4 km / 2.5 away.
Dabolim Airport (GOI)
Address: Zuari Road / National Highway 566, South Goa, Mormugao, Goa, India
Tel: +91 832 540 806
Dabolim Airport is situated right on the coast, being around 29 km / 18 miles south of the main city of Panaji. Two terminals provide decent amenities, and road access to surrounding destinations is quick and convenient, including both neighbouring Bogmalo Beach and Hansa Beach.
Facilities:
- Banking facilities, currency exchange and ATMs in both terminals
- Snacks and drinks from snack bars in both terminals
- Medical assistance on hand in the Domestic Terminal
- Luggage trolleys are offered to passengers
- Duty free shopping is available in the International Terminal
- Car rental kiosks are located right outside the Arrivals halls of both terminals
- A post office and wheelchairs for the physically disabled are available
- Parking is available for around 100 cars in the onsite car park
Cars and Taxis
Taxis are the most popular form of transport from Dabolim Airport. All of the taxis operating here work on a pre-set fare basis, so no negotiation is needed. Car hire is another good option for travellers wanting to explore the Goa / Konkan area. Several Indian and international car rental companies are located at the airport. Highways 366 and 566 run from the coastal airport towards Vasco da Gama and on to the capital, Panaji, via the Kanyakumari Panavel Road and its bridge.
The villages of both Zuarinagar and Quellosim lie directly to the east, while countless beaches are just a short drive to the south-east, such as those of Cansaulim, Arossim, Utorda, Majorda, Betalbatim and Colva Circle.
Buses
Public buses operate from Goa's airport, stopping at Vasco da Gama, where the nearest train station is located. These buses also stop at the long-distance Chicalim bus station, where connections can be made to Panaji and many other Goan cities. Smaller local mini-buses also serve the airport, running to Chicalim and Vasco da Gama whenever flights arrive.