Travelling from Dubai to Dabolim Airport (GOI): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organising your flight from Dubai to Dabolim Airport (GOI).
The average time for a direct Dubai to Dabolim Airport flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Dabolim Airport is located in Marmagao. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Take your pick of 5 direct services each week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dabolim Airport (GOI). This is the most popular route, with Air India Express offering a 5:40pm departure from DXB to GOI.
Your flight from Dubai to GOI won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Dabolim Airport (GOI) operate out of this terminal.
Air India Express is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Dubai to Dabolim Airport jetting out of DXB.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air India Express between DXB and GOI.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to GOI leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Dabolim Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to GOI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Dabolim Airport (GOI)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Dabolim Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GOI and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dabolim Airport (GOI)
At the moment, $141 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Dabolim Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $344. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Dubai to GOI by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Dubai to Dabolim Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Dubai to GOI.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Dubai to Dabolim Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Dabolim Airport (GOI)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Dabolim Airport (GOI). Visit Marmagao in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Dubai to GOI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Marmagao, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Dabolim Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Marmagao
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Marmagao right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Dabolim Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Marmagao when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Hansa Beach followed by Goa Beach Private Property and Picnic spot and Japanese Garden.
Explore more of India
Hubli is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marmagao. Around 137 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Radha Krishna Temple and Shri Hanuman Temple.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Marmagao, Sāngli is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at chhatrapati shivaji maharaj garden, BAPS SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR, SANGLI and Shri Laxminarayan Mandir.
