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Everything You Need to Know About Goa Airport (GOI)

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Goa Airport (GOI)
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Goa Airport Name: Dabolim Airport (GOI)

Goa Airport Code: GOI

Airport Address: Dabolim, Goa

Goa International Airport also called Dabolim Airport is the only airport serving the state of Goa, situated at a distance of 4km from Vasco de Gama and 29km from southwest of Panaji. It is the 10th biggest airport as per the records of passenger traffic. In 2017, the airport catered to over 7.6 million passengers. Even though the number is small, daily 30-40 fly off from Goa International Airport.

Goa International Airport Terminals

Goa International Airport has an integrated terminal building operating since 2014. The terminal building that manages the entire passenger traffic, both Goa Airport Departures and arrivals of domestic and international flights. The airport holds a capacity of 2,750 passengers during peak hours.

Transportation Facility at Goa International Airport

Taxi: Prepaid taxis are easily available at Dabolim or Goa Airport. You can get a taxi from the prepaid taxi counter in front of the terminal building as you make an exit from the Goa Airport Arrivals. The prices vary between 400-500INR from the airport to Panaji (45 minutes).

Buses: AN inter-state bus service is available connecting passengers to Vasco de Gama and Chicalim. However, if you are new to the place it is a crowded option and not so comfortable.

Shuttles: shuttle services are very ideal for tourists coming to Goa International Airport. Many popular hotels offer free shuttle services from the Airport to Panjim.

Passenger Services at Goa International Services

Money and Communication: There are several ATM machines installed in the terminal building. You can get the currency exchange counters in the area of International Arrivals area and domestic Departures area of Goa International Airport.

Baggage: Need help with heavy baggage? You can get baggage trolleys at the Integrated Terminal Building. Now protect your luggage with the luggage wrap services at the Goa International Airport.

Childcare facilities: There are child care rooms for passengers traveling with kids in the terminal building.

Shopping: One can have the souvenirs and craft items from the duty-free shops in departure and arrival area of the integrated terminal building in Goa International Airport.

Food and Drinks: There are various food outlets for the arriving and departing passengers at the Goa International Airport.

Medical Services: On having a look at the Goa Airport map, one can see that there is a first aid and emergency station at the airport for passengers in need.

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi connectivity is available for the passengers and visitors at the Goa International Airport.

Other Services: Along with these, the passengers get access to other services like spa, smoking area, mobile charging facility, etc. at the Goa Airport.

Airport Lounge: Passengers can relax at the airport lounge available on pay-per-use or you can even have single visit passes or take a lounge membership to the Port Lounge in the domestic and international terminal area.Passengers booking economic class and business class flights both can enjoy the services of the lounge.

Hotels near Goa International Airport

Athi Resort: You can get to the popular resort at a distance of just 7 minutes from the airport. Airport transfers are offered by the hotel management.

Devasthali Resort: This resort is located 5 minutes away from the airport. You better reserve prepaid taxi to the resort as the airport shuttles would be too expensive (1000INR one way)

Coconut Creek: Located at a distance of 10 minutes from the Goa Airport. The hotel offers airport transfer facility included in the hotel charges. A driver will be there to welcome as you make an exit from the terminal building.

People making bookings for last minute flights to Goa can choose one of these hotels close to the airport for their accommodation. Hopefully, you can get a room even at the last moment.

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