Cheap Flights from Dubai to Goa

Flight Information

Air India offers a direct flight from Dubai to Goa. Oman Air has cheap flights from Dubai to Goa with a stop in Muscat, and IndiGo offers a several flights a week with a layover in Hyderabad, Mumbai or New Delhi. Jet Airways also flies the route with a layover in Mumbai.

For your flights from Dubai to Goa, you'll need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the length of your stay and a visa to enter India. Australian, British, Canadian and U.S. nationals are eligible for an e-visa on arrival, but you do have to apply online before you depart.

Emirates uses Terminal 3, but all other airlines offering cheap flights from Dubai to Goa depart from Terminal 1. There are many places where you can relax and refresh yourself in Dubai International Airport (DXB). At the G-force Health Club in the airport, you'll find a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and selection of exercise equipment. The Snooze Cube lets you take a nap, or you can go to the EpresSpa for a relaxing massage.

If you're hungry while you're at Dubai International Airport, you can explore world cuisine. Camden Food Co, CNN Traveller Café, Shawarmanly, Taqado, Brioche Doree and The Kitchen are restaurants featuring French, Middle Eastern, Italian and Mexican food. For shopping, Boots caters to your beauty and health needs, and there's Dubai Duty Free for souvenirs, jewellery, electronics, liquor, tobacco and fashion.

Arriving in Goa

After your flights from Dubai to Goa land, you'll have several reliable and affordable options to get from Goa International Airport (GOI) to your destination. If you're staying in a high-quality hotel or you're travelling on a package holiday, check ahead of time if your tour operator or hotel offers free airport pickup. Prepaid taxis are available outside the terminal, and local buses go from the airport to Chicalim and Vasco-da-Gama.

Weather Differences Between Dubai and Goa

Goa has a tropical climate, so it is hot and humid throughout the year. There are no extremes in temperature in Goa, but there is some variation with May seeing highs of 35°C and December through February seeing lows of 24°C.

Dubai is a tropical desert with extreme heat and little rain. May through September are the hottest months when temperatures can rise over 45°C. The coolest months are December through March when daytime temperatures average 20°C.

Time Differences in Goa

When flying from Dubai to Goa, there is a 1.5-hour time difference. Once you land, put your watch ahead, and you should find it easy to keep up with the local schedule.

Living and Dining Out in Goa

You can benefit from a lower cost of living in Goa . Dining out will be much more affordable as a meal for two in a midrange restaurant is 250 percent less in Goa. Beer and other drinks can be between 200 and 1000 percent less. Whether you're travelling as a couple or family from Dubai to Goa, you'll discover that it's easy to maintain a tight budget and still enjoy some luxuries.