GOA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GOI) INFORMATION

Dabolim Airport is perhaps more well known as Goa International Airport as it is currently the only international airport in the Indian state of Goa. It is a civil enclave located in an Indian Navy air base called INS Hansa situated in the town of Dabolim, approximately 5/3.1 km from the city of Vasco Da Gama and about 30 km from the state capital of Panjim/Panaji.

The state of Goa is divided into North and South Goa and the airport is located on the coast side in South Goa, just south of North Goa.

The airport was built in 1955 by the Government of the Estado da India Portuguesa as the Aeroporto de Dabolim. In December of 1961, during the Annexation of Goa, the Indian Air Force bombarded the airport and parts of the infrastructure were destroyed and in April of 1962 it was occupied by the Indian Navy.

The airport is now owned by the Government of Goa and Indian Navy and it is operated by Airports Authority of India.

Eventually, once the runway was repaired and jet-enabled in 1966, the airport authorities invited the public airline sector to use the airport for civilian air travel.

A new domestic terminal was built in 1983 and an international terminal in 1996.

An upgrade plan was announced in 2006 involving the construction of a new internal passenger terminal, but was delayed due to the transfer of the required land needed from the Navy, and though it originally was scheduled to be completed by the end of 2007 it wasn’t inaugurated until December of 2013.

Because the airport is located on Navy grounds there are flight restrictions for the purpose of military flight training creating a large concentration of civilian traffic between 1.00 PM and 9.00 PM. Many of the flights here are charter flights during the high peak season stretching from November to May.

An upgraded taxiway was completed late 2019 raising the runway capacity from 15 to 18-20 air traffic movements per hour.

The airport has one single runway with asphalt surface measuring 3,430 m/11,253 ft in length.

The passenger terminal that opened in December of 2013 handles both domestic and international flights and is designed to cater to five million passengers annually. It has 75 check-in counters, 14 security check booths and eight customs counters as well as 22 immigration counters for departures and 18 for arrivals.

The airport served more than 8,000,000 passengers in 2019 and 2,890,545 in 2020. The decrease was due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Because the space is limited at the airport and the demands for flights to and from Goa are in high-demand a new international airport located in Mopa, approximately 60 km/37 mi from Goa Airport, is under construction, planned to open in 2022.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Goa International Airport

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Transfers at Goa International Airport

Rental Cars – Rental car companies at Goa Airport are located in the domestic arrivals area. Customers can choose to drive the vehicle themselves, but it’s normal to also hire a driver. The price for a driver is approximately 250 INR per day, while a deposit is often requested when the customer chooses to drive themselves. This is because the Goan traffic is often chaotic and the conditions of the roads can be frustrating to those used to better organization and road maintenance.

Buses – Local buses from and to the nearby cities of Vasco Da Gama and Chicalim can be found 500 m/1,600 ft on road side off airport grounds.

Private companies and Goa Tourism offer bus or shuttle services to various destinations, but with irregular frequency. The airport does not have a display or visible information about departures, destinations or schedules so the best way is to ask bus drivers and other people which bus to take to get closer to the destination, as more transfer might be needed.

A larger bus station can be found in Panaji/Panjim. See more information about buses to and from Goa Airport.

Taxis – A pre-paid taxi counter is located outside the terminal. It is recommended to only use these taxis to avoid scammers. This regards both tourists and locals alike. More about taxis at Goa Airport.

Hotel Shuttles – Many of the local hotels offer an airport shuttle service to their guests, usually at an additional cost. Check with the hotel of choice if they offer this service as the transfers are organized by the traveler directly with the hotel in question. Need to book a hotel? See a selection of hotels near Goa Airport.

Trains – The closest railway station is located within a 20 minute walk from the terminal as it is in Dabolim, as is the airport. It is a small one-platform station. Vasco Da Gama Railway Station is only 5 km/3.1 mi from the airport and offers more departures and arrivals to various locations. A larger station can be found 30 km from the airport in Margao offering a larger number of destinations as well as high-speed trains. More information about train services near Goa Airport.

Cruise Terminal – The Cruise Terminal in Mormugao is most easily reached by taxi as it is 9 km/5.6 mi from the airport with no direct transfer route.

Ferries – A Ferry Terminal is located 5 km/3.1 mi from the airport and free shuttle buses transfer travelers from the airport to the Terminal. Available locations to transfer to from here are Panjim, Old Goa, Sinquerim and Baga, but more locations will be added according to plan. More information about ferry services near Goa Airport.

Parking at Goa International Airport

A multi-level parking garage is located opposite the terminal. It has room for around 550 vehicles. More details about parking at Goa Airport.

Smoking at Goa International Airport

There are four dedicated smoking areas located within the airport terminal, all on airside. It is prohibited to smoke in other areas.

WiFi at Goa International Airport

A free WiFi network called “FREE Wi-Fi @ AAI by Vodafone” is offered by the airport. After choosing the network simply click “Free Wi-Fi” on the login page that should open in the browser, enter the mobile number in use and a one-time password, OTP, will be generated. Enter the password, click submit and surf away.

PRM Facilities at Goa International Airport

The airport offers basic facilities for Persons with Reduced Mobility. These facilities include lifts and ramps for movement between levels, tactile floors, parking spaces as well as wheelchair assistance. Wheelchair assistance is requested through the airline.

Passenger Baggage Trolleys at Goa International Airport

Free luggage trolleys are available at the airport to make it easier for travelers to navigate with their luggage.

ATMs at Goa International Airport

ATMs/cash machines can be found in several locations of the airport, available both on landside and airside.

Check-in at Goa International Airport

A total of 75 check-in counters are found in the terminal, and there are also self-check-in-kiosks available provided that the airline offers it as a service.

Dining and Shopping at Goa International Airport

Snack bars and shops are available for something to eat and drink while at the airport, mostly on airside, but there is a snack bar on City Side/landside as well.

Both the Domestic and the International airside areas have shops selling clothes, news, books and general goods and there are shops selling cigarettes, electronic items, liquor, perfumes, toiletries, watches and a wide variety of other gift items in the International airside areas.

Closest International Airport to Goa International Airport

The closest international airport to Dabolim Airport is Mangalore International Airport located approximately 350 km/217 mi further down the coast.

Things to do in Goa

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in Goa, India.

Goa International Airport Contacts

Address: Goa International Airport, Airport Rd, Dabolim, Goa 403801, India
General Phone: +91 832 254 0806
General Email: apdgoa@aai.aero
Lost and Found Email: apdgoa@aai.aero
Lost and Found Phone: +91 997 510 0210
Official Website: https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/goa

Local Information

Drive on: Left
Electricity: 230 V/50 Hz
Plug: C, D and M
Currency: Indian Rupee, INR, ₹