Number of Terminals 2 (a domestic terminal and an international terminal are housed in the same building)
Time Zone GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) from Vasco da Gama to the northwest and 5km (3 miles) from Dabolim to the east. State capital Panaji is around 30km (19 miles) away to the north.
Driving Directions
Vasco da Gama can be reached by heading west on the state highway not far from the airport. To get to the state capital Panaji (Panjim), head for the national highway 17A, follow the 17A eastwards and then go north on the 17 motorway all the way to Panaji (Panjim).
Car Parking
Parking facilities at the airport are limited. There are 114 parking spaces for cars and six for coaches. The parking lot is located near the terminal building. Car Hire
Car hire services are not available at the airport.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Pre-paid taxis are available at the airport. The pre-paid taxi service counter is located outside the terminal building. Bus: Local buses, which are often very crowded and not very frequent, go to Chicalim and Vasco da Gama nearby. Rail: Train: The nearest train station is in Vasco da Gama.
Information and Help Desks
There are information desks both in the domestic terminal and the international terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A bank, currency exchange booths and post and telegraph services are available in the terminal building. Eating and drinking: Snack bars are available in both the international and the domestic terminal areas. A restaurant is also available in the domestic terminal. Shopping: Duty-free shops selling liquor, cigarettes, perfumes, toiletries, electronic items, watches and much else are located in the international departures and arrivals areas. There is also a shop selling distilled water. Luggage: The airport has free baggage trolleys for travellers navigating their way through the airport. Other facilities: A first aid room is available in the terminal building. Baby changing facilities are also available.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities are basic. Wheelchairs are available from the airline counters.
