Goa International Airport (Dabolim) (GOI)

International passengers disembark directly or via shuttle bus into the integrated terminal building, moving through passport control, baggage collection, and customs inspection.

• Follow arrival signage to the international immigration area on the ground floor.
• Present your passport, visa or e-Visa document, and completed arrival card at Bureau of Immigration counters.
• Proceed to the baggage reclaim area to collect checked luggage from the designated carousel.
• Clear customs via the Green Channel if carrying no duty-declarable goods, or the Red Channel if carrying items over allowable limits.
• Exit into the main arrivals concourse for onward ground transport.

• Taxi

  Airport Taxi Association / Official Counters

  Book and pay at designated prepaid taxi counters inside the arrivals hall before exiting to avoid fare disputes.

  Time:

  Roughly 45-60 minutes to Panaji; 60-90 minutes to North Goa beaches

  Typical cost:

  Typically INR 800 - 2,500 depending on distance

• Taxi

  Goamiles

  Official state-backed app taxi service. Pickup zones are designated near the terminal frontage.

  Time:

  Roughly 45-60 minutes to Panaji

  Typical cost:

  Typically INR 700 - 2,000

• Bus

  Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTCL)

  Local buses run from the main road outside the airport entrance to key transport hubs in Vasco da Gama, Margao, and Panaji.

  Time:

  Roughly 60-90 minutes to Panaji or Margao

  Typical cost:

  Typically INR 50 - 150

• Train

  Indian Railways

  Dabolim station is approximately 1.5 km away, though major long-distance train services operate from Vasco da Gama (10 km) or Madgaon/Margao (25 km).

  Time:

  Roughly 15-30 minutes to regional hubs (Vasco da Gama / Margao)

  Typical cost:

  Typically INR 10 - 100

Connecting passengers must clear security screening and immigration depending on whether their route is international or domestic.

• For domestic-to-domestic transfers with through-checked bags, follow connecting passenger signs towards security.
• For international-to-domestic transfers, clear immigration, collect baggage, pass customs, and re-check luggage at main departure desks.
• Allow a minimum connecting buffer of 2 hours for domestic transfers and 3 hours for international transfers.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the terminal, requiring mobile phone authentication.

• Connect to the official airport Wi-Fi network on your device.
• Enter a valid mobile phone number on the login landing page.
• Receive a One-Time Password (OTP) via SMS to activate internet access.

Currency exchange booths and automated teller machines (ATMs) are positioned in the arrival concourse.

• ATMs supporting international card networks are accessible in the arrivals area.
• Authorised currency exchange counters operate to convert major foreign currencies into Indian Rupees (INR).
• Electronic payments are widely accepted in urban establishments, but cash is necessary for local taxis, beach shacks, and street markets.

A selection of quick-service food stalls, snack outlets, and cafes are located in both landside and airside zones.

• Landside arrivals features small outlets for hot beverages, water, and basic refreshments.
• Airside departures offers food counters serving local snacks and standard international quick bites.
• Food service operating hours align with scheduled flight departures and arrivals.

Executive lounges are available post-security for eligible passengers and walk-in entry.

• Lounges provide air-conditioned seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight updates.
• Access is granted through participating card programmes, lounge passes, or direct payment at entry.
• Facilities are situated in the departure lounge areas.

While there are no on-site terminal hotels, accommodation is available a short drive from the airport.

• Hotels in nearby areas like Bogmalo, Vasco da Gama, and Chicalim are 5 to 15 minutes away by taxi.
• Major coastal resorts in South or North Goa require 30 to 90 minutes travel time.
• Pre-arranging transport with your hotel is advisable when arriving late at night.

Standard baggage services including carousels and lost property assistance are located in arrivals.

• Baggage trolleys are available free of charge inside the baggage claim hall.
• Enquire at airline desk counters or the duty manager's office for mishandled or lost luggage claims.
• Baggage wrapping services are situated near the check-in area in departures.

Basic family amenities are available within the terminal structure.

• Baby-care rooms are provided airside for feeding and changing infants.
• Restrooms with diaper-changing facilities are situated across the terminal.
• Wheelchair and special assistance can be booked via your airline prior to travel.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Prepaid Taxi Desk
• Baby Care Rooms
• Medical First Aid Station
• Duty Free Outlets
• Executive Lounge

Local emergency number: National Emergency: 112

• Dial 112 for all general emergency services (Police, Fire, Medical) within India.
• A first aid station staffed by trained medical personnel is available inside the terminal.
• Report lost passports immediately to the Bureau of Immigration officers or airport police, and contact your embassy.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Airports Authority of India - Goa AirportOfficial airport source
• Central Board of Indirect Taxes and CustomsGovernment source
• Kadamba Transport Corporation LimitedOfficial transit source
• Indian RailwaysOfficial transit source
• National Emergency Response System IndiaGovernment source