Goa

Dabolim Goa International Airport (GOI)

Location

The airport is located 18 miles (about 29km) southwest of Panaji

Getting to the city

Train: The airport has a train station 1km from the terminals. The Indian Rail line goes to Margoa, about 45 minutes away, as well as to Vasco da Gama, about 2 miles (4km) from the airport.

Bus: There are public buses that leave from just outside the airport terminal every half hour. They go to Panjim, Mapusa, Ponda and Margoa. Public buses also go to the nearby city of Vasco da Gama. There is also a stop at the closer Chicalim bus stop, about 0.93 miles (1.5km) from the airport.

Taxi: Pre-paid taxis are available outside the terminal building.

Time

Local time is GMT +5.5.

Car rental

Although it is not recommended that you do so, you can hire cars through local operator Savaari, which has pick-up points outside both the domestic and international terminals, as well as the railway station.

Airport Taxis

Taxis available outside the arrivals area.

Facilities

Money and communications: Currency exchange services are available, although you might find better rates elsewhere.

Luggage: Complimentary luggage trolleys are available throughout the airport. A baggage wrapping machine is located in international departures.

Conference and business: No business facilities are available at this airport.

Other facilities: There is a first aid centre at the airport, and a child-care facility is currently under construction.

Wi-Fi: Wi-fi is available via Tata Indicom.

Information: An information desk with details on local tourism and transport options is located in the international arrivals hall.

Shopping: Shopping at the airport is very limited, but a small selection is available. Between Goa Handicraft Emporium and Peals & Leather Garments there is a fair selection of Goan mementos available from the domestic terminal, and the TR store has some local fashions in the international departures, in addition to the duty free.

Food and Drink: Best not to arrive too hungry at Goa International Airport, as options are limited once you've gone through security. There is a small snack bar in international departures, and the odd vending machine. If you haven't yet gone through security, an airport restaurant is located outside domestic arrivals.

Parking

Goa airport has capacity for 350 cars and 10 coaches. Parking is charged at INR 60 for up to four hours, and INR 360 per day.

Website aai.aero/allAirports/goa_generalinfo.jsp

There are two terminals adjacent to each other, and which you can get between on foot.