Dabolim vs Mopa Airport — Which Taxi to Book in Goa?

Goa now has two airports — Dabolim (GOI) in South Goa and the newer Manohar International Airport (GOX) in Mopa, North Goa. Choosing the right taxi for your airport can save you time and money.

Dabolim Airport (GOI) — Vasco da Gama

Dabolim is Goa's older, busier airport located near Vasco. It handles most domestic and many international flights. It's about 40 km from North Goa beach areas like Calangute and Baga, making the cab ride approximately 60–75 minutes.

• Distance to Calangute: ~38 km (60–75 mins)
• Distance to Mapusa: ~35 km (55–65 mins)
• Distance to Panaji: ~28 km (40–50 mins)
• Best cab: SUV for families, sedan for solo/couple travellers

Mopa Airport (GOX) — North Goa

Manohar International Airport opened in 2022 and is located in Mopa, North Goa. If you're staying in North Goa, Mopa is much closer and convenient.

• Distance to Calangute: ~22 km (30–40 mins)
• Distance to Mapusa: ~18 km (25–35 mins)
• Distance to Panaji: ~35 km (45–55 mins)
• Best cab: SUV or sedan — both work well for this distance

Our Tip — Always Pre-Book

Always pre-book your cab before landing. We track your flight and will be waiting when you arrive, even if your flight is delayed. Skip the prepaid taxi stand queue entirely.