Travelling from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Marmagao, where Dabolim Airport is located. Shanghai follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your GOI to Shanghai flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Central Marmagao to GOI is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near GOI:
62.76% of flights that take off from Dabolim Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Shanghai
R 3,701 is currently the best price for a one-way Dabolim Airport to Shanghai flight. Return flight tickets start from R 6,775. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from GOI to Shanghai if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the best prices across every month and score a sweet deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GOI to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your flight from GOI to Shanghai. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is about 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SHA. Settle in and get cosy after your GOI to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Crank up the tunes and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz and get your trip rolling right away.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from SHA in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Travel to Shanghai in peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Dabolim Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from GOI to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Yu Garden and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Shanghai Tower.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Puyang is another sought-after destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
