Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI): what you need to know
Colombo and Marmagao follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Leave enough time to make your CMB to GOI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like February? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CMB and GOI:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)
RM476 is the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport flight. Return flights start at RM823. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CMB to GOI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near CMB? If you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dabolim Airport (GOI)
If you're arriving on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near GOI:
Pick up a Dabolim Airport rental car and discover parts of Marmagao that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with North Car Hire.
Reserve your ride from Dabolim Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to central Marmagao
From Dabolim Airport, Marmagao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Dabolim Airport (GOI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Marmagao. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dabolim Airport for April if you want to go to Marmagao during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMB to GOI sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Marmagao, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 418 kilometres north to Mumbai to tick off its top sights. From Gateway of India to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in India, head for Bengaluru, about 483 kilometres south-east of Marmagao. Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore are key highlights.
