Goa has two international airports:

• Dabolim Airport (GOI) – The older and more well-connected airport.
• Manohar International Airport (GOX) at Mopa – The newer airport, operational since 2023, handling some international flights.

International Airlines with Direct Flights to Goa

Airport	Airlines	Destinations
Dabolim (GOI)	Air Arabia	Sharjah (UAE)
	Emirates	Dubai (UAE)
	Qatar Airways	Doha (Qatar)
	Oman Air	Muscat (Oman)
	Kuwait Airways	Kuwait City (Kuwait)
	IndiGo	Middle East & Southeast Asia (seasonal)
Mopa (GOX)	IndiGo	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha (seasonal)

Currently, there are no direct flights from the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, or Australia to Goa (Dabolim or Mopa airports). Travelers from these countries must take connecting flights via major Middle Eastern/Asian hubs or Indian metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore.

Alternative Flight Options via Major Indian Cities

If no direct flights are available, travellers can fly to:

• Mumbai (BOM) – Major international hub (Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways, etc.).
• Delhi (DEL) – Well-connected globally (Air India, United, Singapore Airlines, etc.).
• Bangalore (BLR) – Globally well connected (Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, etc)

From these cities, take a domestic flight to Goa (Dabolim or Mopa):

• Mumbai to Goa (~1 hr, frequent flights by IndiGo, Vistara, Air India).
• Delhi to Goa (~2.5 hrs, multiple daily flights).
• Bangalore to Goa (~50 mins, frequent flights).

Goa’s major railway stations:

• Thivim (Closest to Candolim, ~20 km from Novotel Resort).
• Madgaon (Margao) (~35 km from Candolim).
• Vasco da Gama (~40 km from Candolim).

Popular Trains to Goa from Key Cities

From	Train Name & No.	Arrives at	Travel Time
Mumbai (CSMT)	Konkan Kanya Express (10111)	Thivim (~11 hrs)	Overnight
	Goa Express (12779)	Madgaon (~12 hrs)	Overnight
Delhi (NDLS)	Goa Sampark Kranti (12449)	Madgaon (~27 hrs)	1.5 days
Bangalore (SBC)	Yesvantpur–Vasco Express (17309)	Vasco (~14 hrs)	Overnight
Chennai (MAS)	Vasco-da-Gama Express (17311)	Vasco (~16 hrs)	Overnight
Hyderabad (HYB)	Goa Express (12780)	Madgaon (~15 hrs)	Overnight

From Train Station to Novotel Resort & Spa, Candolim

• From Madgaon/Vasco Da Gama: ~35-40 km (~1 hr by taxi).
• Prepaid taxis/Ola/Uber available outside stations.

1. From Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Novotel Candolim - Distance: ~45 km

Travel Time:

• By Taxi/Cab: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on traffic)
• Private Transfer: ~1 hour (pre-booked cars may take faster routes)
• Public Transport (Bus): ~2 hours (less convenient, requires transfers)

2. From Manohar International Airport (MOPA) to Novotel Candolim - Distance: ~60 km

Travel Time:

• By Taxi/Cab: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
• Private Transfer: ~1 hour 30 minutes (better roads, less congestion)
• Public Transport: Limited options, ~2.5+ hours