Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dabolim Airport (GOI): what you need to know
Marmagao's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Marmagao five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to GOI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport. Many travellers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between MEL and GOI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)
C$387 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport flight. Return flights start from C$754. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to GOI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to GOI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dabolim Airport (GOI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GOI instead:
Venture beyond Marmagao and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Dabolim Airport rental car from North Car Rental.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Dabolim Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to central Marmagao
Dabolim Airport to central Marmagao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Dabolim Airport (GOI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Marmagao in April.
The warmest month in Marmagao is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dabolim Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to GOI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marmagao. Around 418 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Around 483 kilometres south-east of Marmagao, Bengaluru is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
