Goa International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code: GOI
Full Airport name: Goa International Airport
Address: Dabolim, Goa, India
Country Dialing Prefix: 91
Telephone: (832) 540 806
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/goa_generalinfo.jsp
Number of Terminals: 2
Time Zone: GMT + 5.5

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) from Vasco da Gama to the northwest and 5km (3 miles) from Dabolim to the east. State capital Panaji is around 30km (19 miles) away to the north.

Airport News

Construction of a modern new integrated terminal building began in February 2009.

Transfer Between Terminals

The domestic and international terminals are housed in the same building.

Driving Directions

Vasco da Gama can be reached by heading west on the state highway not far from the airport. To get to the state capital Panaji (Panjim), head for the national highway 17A, follow the 17A eastwards and then go north on the 17 motorway all the way to Panaji (Panjim).

Car Hire

Car hire services are not available at the airport.

Public Transport

Bus: Local buses, which are often very crowded and not very frequent, go to Chicalim and Vasco da Gama nearby. Taxi: Pre-paid taxis are available at the airport. The pre-paid taxi service counter is located outside the terminal building. Shuttle: Locally operated minibuses provide links with the Panaji area.
Rail: The nearest railway station is in Vasco da Gama, and can be reached by local bus or taxi. Train services are available to a number of destinations, both local, and with connections nationwide.

Car Parking

Parking facilities at the airport are limited. There are 114 parking spaces for cars and six for coaches. The parking lot is located near the terminal building.

Information and Help Desks

There are information desks both in the domestic terminal and the international terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A bank, currency exchange booths and post and telegraph services are available in the terminal building.
Eating and drinking: Snack bars are available in both the international and the domestic terminal areas. A restaurant is also available in the domestic terminal.
Shopping: Duty-free shops selling liquor, cigarettes, perfumes, toiletries, electronic items, watches and much else are located in the international departures and arrivals areas. News, books and general items are available in both terminals.
Luggage: The airport has free baggage trolleys for travelers navigating their way through the airport.
Other facilities: A first aid room is available in the terminal building. Baby changing facilities are also available.