Cheap Flights to Goa

Why Travel to Goa?

Goa is where India gets its share of sun, beach and a relaxed coastal life that travelers across the world fall in love with. In North Goa, you can experience pulsing Goa nightlife, and in the southern parts of Goa you are subject to backwaters and deep spice plantations, a mixture of Goa culture with the Portuguese roots and lively street life. The streets are lit up by the festivals such as Carnival and Shigmo which adds a whole new party twist with parades, music, and dance which is a unique experience. Flights to Goa are regularly quite competitive and there are cheap flights to Goa when you fly early or midweek, making it as simple and affordable as it has ever been.

How to Find the Cheapest Flights to Goa

Finding cheap flights to Goa does not have to be hard, when you know how and when to book! Booking well ahead will be cheaper on your flights to Goa and you may also get a lower price during off-season times to travel such as in May, June or September. Departing on a midweek, more flexible dates and not during the major holidays will also allow you to discover the most attractive deals (saving 10%-20%) and show off the lowest fares to the Goa Dabolim Airport.

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When to Visit Goa

The best time to visit Goa depends on what kind of holiday you're after, however generally the best time to visit Goa is November to March. To get a more specific answer then, look at the peak season of November to February. This is the time when the beaches, water sports and festivals such as the Sunburn Festival are brought back to memory by dry days and cool sea breezes (21-30 C). However during the monsoon season (June-September), the rains are intense and the scenes are green, which is preferable by those who want less crowded beaches and cheap flights to Goa with discount offers.

You can find a sweet spot of the cheap prices, good weather, and thin crowds during shoulder months (October and March-May). This is when the prices are lower, and you can visit the spice plantations, heritage sites, and relax at the coastal towns, all at cheaper rates.

Most Popular Routes and Airlines

When searching into flights to Goa the most common flights in the UK are usually with a stop over in either London Heathrow, Manchester or Birmingham, flying via Doha, Dubai, or Mumbai. The best airlines include Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Air India that are renowned to be comfortable, have competitive prices and have flexible baggage options. However, unfortunately there are no direct flights to Goa Dabolim Airport (GOI) and nearly every flight has at least one stopover. The most popular routes such as London to Goa flights from Manchester to Goa continue to be the best in terms of cost as well as convenience.

Top Things to See and Do in Goa

There are many things to see and do in Goa. For example, the unbeatable attraction of Goa begins with sun-kissed beaches like Baga Beach and Palolem Beach, which are the best in the world when it comes to the golden sand and water sports. The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa listed as a UNESCO site throws some light on the Portuguese history of the region. The adventurous visitor may trek the picturesque Dudhsagar Falls nestled at Mollem National Park or glide through the spicy plantations, and dolphin watching tours in the morning are a bird watcher priority.

Take a look at the colourful alleys of Fontainhas Latin Quarter in Goa, the pastel coloured houses, the bright streets with vibrating street paintings and cute cafes. Then explore Goa's well-known beachfront nightwave in Anjuna or Vagator where the sunset is perfect and live music is enjoyed. If you would like to go on a more relaxing day, ride through the peaceful waters of Goa or enjoy home-style Goan food, such as prawn curry, vindaloo, feni at the shacks along the riverfront.

Neighbourhoods and Surroundings

When searching flights to Goa, it would help you to know the areas where it fits your travel style. The capital, Panaji, has colonial architecture and the busy Panaji market only a few miles away from the Dabolim Airport. And head North to the Anjuna village because of its mythical flea market and chilled out beach atmosphere at the beach of Anjuna. Visit Calangute with its green surroundings and explore the beach shacks with a lot of water sports amidst golden sand. Do not forget about Margao in South Goa where historic churches, buildings of the Victorian era, and local beaches are quite different pictures of Goan life. To get a feel of local culture close to the shore, visit Arpora on a Saturday Night Market. It is where you can find food, music and handicrafts united in one day.