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Goa is the prime tourist city of India. All economic activity is centered on tourism. It attracts foreign tourists and domestic, local travelers in great numbers. Consequently, Goa flight schedule is always overcrowded all the year round. Flights to Goa fall into two major categories of international flights and domestic flights. Both these categories can be further divided into direct and indirect. Goa pays more attention to direct and indirect international flights as these fetch the economy more revenue. The big revenues also boost tourism and tourist education in form of tourism management. Traditionally a Portugal city, Goa still has faint colors of Portugal with distinct echoes of Christianity. It is a major national and international tourist destination. Its hotels, infrastructure, transportation, fashion, communication and education are all centered on tourism.

• All direct international flights to Goa are tourist oriented
• Direct international flights generally fly during the day starting from UK, Europe, USA and Australia early morning to reach Goa at late night/li>
• The ticket prices are generally affordable according to foreign tourist standards
• There is a greater emphasis on convenience and comfort on these flights with a choice of varied cuisine and entertainment
• There is limited availability of seats on these flights meaning that booking has to be done much in advance
• These flights also offer tour package deals
• Indirect international flights are patronized by foreign investors, students and academicians
• Only a few foreign tourists board these flights
• These flights are cheaper - foreign students are usually offered discounted tickets
• The flight time is long
• These flights ply usually four-five times a month and are bound for Delhi, Mumbai or Hyderabad
• Goa is a transit stop where foreign tourists get off and the flight crew changes to domestic

Goa domestic flights are numerous, coming in from various cities at all times of the day and night. Domestic flights are affordable. They are basically tourist oriented offering discount rates for tourism management students. These flights are scheduled to fly on all days of the week. Special airline tour ticket prices are offered to passengers who book their tickets in advance. These flights have an equal number of 'business' and 'economy' class seats. The tourism industry of Goa makes traveling easier offering air travelers the advantage of winning business class seats by a lottery draw.

Flight to Goa