Travelling from London to Goa International Airport (GOI): What you need to know
Goa is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Goa International Airport is located in Goa, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to GOI, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to GOI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Goa International Airport (GOI) departing London Gatwick Airport.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
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The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
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STN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
About Goa International Airport (GOI)
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Getting from Goa International Airport (GOI) to central Goa
Central Goa is around 31 kilometres from Goa International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Goa International Airport (GOI)
Right now, R 4,726 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Goa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,331. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to GOI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable London to Goa International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Goa International Airport (GOI)
July is the quietest month for flights from London to Goa International Airport (GOI), while February is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Goa based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a London to GOI plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Goa to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Goa International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Goa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Goa right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Goa International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Seashells beach, Mandovi RIver and Cansaulim Beach are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Goa itinerary.
Explore more of India
Hubli is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Goa. Around 137 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple and Shri Ram Temple.
Sāngli is another must-experience destination in India and is around 177 kilometres northeast of Goa. No trip is complete without experiencing BAPS SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR, SANGLI, Shri Laxminarayan Mandir and Krishna river, Sahyadri.