Flying from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Dabolim Airport is located in Marmagao. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Marmagao.
To ensure you get on your flight from GOI to Shanghai, leave 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 general rule.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
To get to GOI from central Marmagao, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a convenient hotel close to GOI? If you're catching an early flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Shanghai
C$323 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai. Return flights start from C$648. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from GOI to Shanghai, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from GOI to Shanghai every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 21 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near SHA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from GOI to Shanghai at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the busiest month for flights from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shanghai in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from GOI to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Dabolim Airport to Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
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