Goa, a small state located on the western coastline of India, is popular as one of the favorite holiday destinations in the country. The exotic locales, the remnants of Portuguese architectural brilliance, the festivities, carnivals and parties, the intoxicating music and the tempting food, the myriad facets of art and culture contribute to the ever-increasing popularity of the state among vacationers. Flights to Goa give travelers easy and comfortable access to this enchanting place in India.
The only airport located in the state of Goa is the Dabolim Airport. Serving as the domestic as well as the international airport of Goa, Dabolim is well connected to the cities and towns of the state. Located at a distance of 4 km from the city of Vasco da Gama, the airport lies approximately 29 km away from the capital, Panaji. The airport is connected to the city via various means of transport.
The domestic flights connect Goa with various destinations across India. The majority of domestic flights to and from Goa connect the state with the metropolises like Delhi and Mumbai. The airlines operating domestic flights to Goa include the following:
· Indian Airlines
· Jet Airways
· Air Deccan
· Air Sahara
· Kingfisher Airlines
· Spice Jet
Some of these airlines like Spice Jet and Air Deccan provide cheap flights to Goa. The reasonable rates makes flying to Goa convenient for travelers.
Foreign tourists visiting Goa avail the services of both the scheduled as well as the chartered flights. The regular flights to Goa operated by the national airlines of the country, Air India and its associate Indian Airlines connect the Dabolim Airport with the cities located in the Persian Gulf, like Kuwait.
The chartered flights to Goa connect this tourist destination with various European and Russian airports. Manchester and Gatwick are the two popular destinations in UK connected to Goa via international chartered flights.
The popularity of Goa amongst tourists sometimes makes it difficult to get a flight booking, especially during the peak tourist season extending from November to February. Book your flights to Goa in advance to avoid any hassles. Tickets of Goa flights are also available online.
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