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Airport · Goa, India
Goa Dabolim International Airport GOI
41 km from central Goa. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 41 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- GOI · VOGO
About the airport
Goa Dabolim Airport (VOGO), usually called Dabolim, is in South Goa, about 4 km from Vasco da Gama and some 30 km from Panaji, the state capital. It is a civil enclave inside the Indian Navy’s INS Hansa air base and is run by the Airports Authority of India. It was Goa’s only airport until Manohar Airport (Mopa) opened in the north in January 2023. In the 2024-25 financial year it handled around 7.2 million passengers, a figure that has fallen since the new airport opened.
Terminals
There is one integrated terminal, opened in December 2013, which handles domestic and international flights in the same building.
Airlines and destinations
The main carriers are IndiGo and Air India Express, along with Air India and other Indian airlines, flying to the country’s big cities. There are also some international links, such as Bahrain with Gulf Air, and plenty of charter flights in high season.
Services
The terminal has shops and places to eat. Services are those of a large tourist airport, although it can feel crowded at peak times in high season.
Tips
Before booking, check which Goa airport your flight uses: Dabolim is in the south and Mopa in the north, and the road distance between them is long, so choosing wrongly can add hours to your journey. Dabolim is the better choice if you are staying in South Goa or Panaji. Because it shares its runway with the Navy, military activity can limit some flight times; trust the schedule on your ticket and allow extra time in the winter high season.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Prepaid taxi counters are often available inside the terminal, or ride-hailing apps can be used outside; agree the fare in advance if not metered.
Bus
A shuttle or public bus connects the airport with the centre of Goa, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, with shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Goa
Things to do in Goa
Goa, on India's west coast, is a former Portuguese colony known for its beaches and whitewashed churches.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Goa?
Goa Dabolim International Airport airport is about 41 km from central Goa.
How do I get from the airport to central Goa?
From Goa Dabolim International Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Goa Dabolim International Airport airport have?
Goa Dabolim International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Goa?
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