By Air
Goa- the traveler’s paradise is smoothly connected with all the major cities of India by air. Dabolim airport sited near the port town of Vasco-da-Gama is the ultimate hub of all the major national and international flights. Situated nearly 30 kms from the capital city of Panaji, it is owned and maintained by Indian Navy. The national airline Air India also domains several international flights especially from the Gulf countries for having a smooth and hassle free tour to Goa.
The dominant airline operator of Goa airways are Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Sahara Airlines, Spice Jet, Air Deccan, Kingfisher Airlines flights that offer frequent and luxurious tour to Goa. Apart from these, a large number of chartered flights also land in Goa from UK and other European countries. The major international airlines regularly have agreements with their domestic counterparts in India. If the visitors are arriving from abroad it is feasible to book their onward domestic flight at the same time as they pay for international ticket.
Most of the local airlines provide contact number in the city as well as at the airport having the latest information of the flight status. The list of phone numbers is available in the travel services section of the website, for better convenience. During the high peak tourist season of Goa from October to January when most flights run full it is advisable to book your tickets in advance. It is beneficial to re-confirm your flight timings at least 24 hours before departure.
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