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Generally, people do not fly from Mumbai to Goa. This is because:

» Distance is minimal in terms of mileage between Mumbai and Goa
» Mumbai residents prefer to travel by road on tour buses
» Mumbai residents use the option of traveling by boat

As such, flights from Mumbai to Goa are returning international flights. A few domestic passengers do book themselves on these international flights to fly to Goa in comfort and at discounted domestic ticket prices. International flights from Mumbai to Goa are expensive and shape the Goan economy as such. Foreign nationals flying into Goa are eager to spend foreign exchange for the best of leisure and luxury.

Goa poses as a major domestic and international tourist destination. But, Mumbai residents prefer to travel to Goa by road and boat. The travel expense turns out cheaper and more enjoyable. Families and students usually book themselves on charter boats and tour buses to go to Goa. Thus, the Goan economy is heavily dependent on returning international flights from Mumbai to Goa. These flights overlap with the domestic route flying to Goa. At the Goan airport, the plane stops for a few hours. The domestic flight plan and flight crew changes to international. Foreign and domestic passengers leave the plane as new returning foreign tourists board the flight.

» All returning flights are indirect and outbound
» The airfare from Mumbai to Goa on returning international flights is domestic           oriented
» These flights change the rate of tickets to international rate from Goa
» The airfare from Mumbai to Goa for all students is offered at discounted rates
» Returning international flights generally have a population of foreign and domestic    students, tourists, returning professional personnel, MNC employees
» These flights have strict weight restrictions, especially for domestic students     flying abroad on student visa
» Generally, these flights allow only 20-25 kg of check-in luggage
» Returning international flights take a total of two days to complete their flight plan
» Generally these flights leave for Goa early morning and then arrive at their      foreign destination the next day - late in the evening
» These flights are not frequent - scheduled to fly only once during the month
» Generally these flights come from Singapore, UK, USA, Europe, Australia, South     Africa
» The domestic leg of the journey from Mumbai to Goa is mainly economy oriented in    nature
» Diverse choice of cuisine ranging from special dishes to seafood.

Flight to Goa