Flying from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai.
Dubai is one hour 30 minutes behind Marmagao, where Dabolim Airport is located. Dubai follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route, with five weekly flights to choose from. You can travel from GOI to DXB at 01:00 with Air India Express.
To avoid missing your GOI to Dubai flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Dabolim Airport to Dubai ticket. Start your journey at GOI and land at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Air India Express is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dabolim Airport to Dubai.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from GOI to Dubai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
To get to GOI from central Marmagao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to GOI:
62.76% of flights that take off from Dabolim Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Dubai
₹ 10,690 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dabolim Airport to Dubai flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 18,342. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap flights from GOI to Dubai, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Dabolim Airport to Dubai tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from GOI to Dubai.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from GOI to Dubai can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Following your flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your GOI to Dubai flight, settle in at a hotel close to DWC. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive or Golden Key Car Hire and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DWC will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Dubai
Plan your trip to Dubai during peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Dabolim Airport to Dubai in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your Dabolim Airport to Dubai flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from GOI to Dubai around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dabolim Airport to Dubai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, a visit to Abu Dhabi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
Around 113 kilometres east of Dubai, Khawr Fakkān is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park.
