Flying from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Dubai: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai.
Dabolim Airport is located in Marmagao. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Marmagao.
With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Catch Air India Express's 00:45 flight to get your trip from GOI to DXB underway.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from GOI to Dubai. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can catch a direct flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai that arrives at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Get on board with Air India Express. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dabolim Airport to Dubai.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from GOI to Dubai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
You will need an e-visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Dabolim Airport to Dubai, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Central Marmagao to GOI is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 10 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near GOI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Dubai
RM589 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dabolim Airport to Dubai. A return flight starts from RM1,121. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 1 month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GOI to Dubai.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dabolim Airport to Dubai. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dabolim Airport to Dubai.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to DXB if you're taking a late flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is located around 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours and 5 minutes.
After your flight from GOI to Dubai, settle in at a hotel close to DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Dabolim Airport to Dubai. To escape the crowds, travel to Dubai in April when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap flights from GOI to Dubai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are major attractions which should feature on any good Dubai itinerary.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Dubai and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Dabolim Airport to Dubai.