Cheap flights from London to Goa

November is the cheapest month on this route, and it falls at the start of the dry season in Goa, before the Christmas crowds arrive. Fares rise through December and stay high into the new year, when Europe escapes its winter and India fills with weddings and family travel. The monsoon months are quieter and often cheaper to fly, though Goa is wet then. If your dates are flexible, look at midweek departures as well as weekend ones, and remember that London's airports differ in the connections they offer. Book the winter window a few months ahead; for a summer trip, let the price calendar decide.

There are no direct flights from London to Goa, so every itinerary includes at least one connection. Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air and Air Arabia route you through their Gulf hubs, and Air Arabia and Indigo are the low-cost options, where checked bags and seat choice cost extra. Air India flies full service with baggage in the fare. British Airways, Air France and KLM Cityhopper connect through their European bases, and Aer Lingus does the same from Dublin. Full-service tickets usually include a checked bag and meals; on the low-cost carriers you add what you need. Compare the total, not just the fare.

Goa's international airport is Dabolim, and every London flight lands there. It sits in the south of the state, close to Vasco da Gama, while the popular northern beaches are a longer road transfer, so plan for that if your hotel is in the north. Prepaid taxis at the terminal are the straightforward option, app cabs work but can be harder to find at odd hours, and some hotels run their own pickups. Arrivals late at night mean fewer transport choices, so sort your transfer before you fly. Have a working payment method ready for the taxi counter, and expect a slower ride in the monsoon.

Currency

INR (₹)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

English, Hindi

Emergency number

112, 100, 101

Calling code

+91

Internet domain

.in, .بھارت

Population of Goa

1.5 M (2011)

Time zone

UTC+05:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport you are flying from — Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted or London City — since the connection and total journey time change with it.
• Confirm whether a checked bag is included or paid for separately on Indigo and Air Arabia.
• If you book the legs on separate tickets, leave a generous gap so a delay does not cost you the onward flight.
• Sort your Indian visa or e-visa before you pay for anything.
• Check the connection airport and whether you need to change terminals or clear immigration there.
• Start with November fares, then compare the months on either side.