Goa welcomed the primary worldwide charter flight of the year-end tourism season as a service from Novosibirsk, Russia, landed at Manohar Worldwide Airport, Mopa, at present. The arrival underscores rising demand for Goa as a worldwide leisure vacation spot and marks the beginning of a busy peak journey interval.
The coming passengers had been greeted with a standard Goan welcome that includes cultural performances, together with Samayi Dance, Ghodemodni and Dhangar Dance, together with a brass band and floral reception. The ceremony was attended by Director of Tourism Kedar Naik, Deputy Director of Tourism Jayesh Kankonkar, Assistant Vacationer Officer Smt Chitra Vengurlekar, Concord Exotic Voyages Senior Vice President Sheik Ismail, and Minar Group Vice President Shubert Reinald Colaco.
This season, three new weekly flights from Novosibirsk shall be added to Goa’s community, alongside present flights from Yekaterinburg and Moscow. Aeroflot will now function 9 weekly flights into Goa, underlining sturdy curiosity from Russian travellers. Further flights embrace a second 158-seater constitution from Novosibirsk on 3 October, B737-800 flights from Yekaterinburg on 4 and 5 October, and a bigger A330-300 service from Moscow on 5 October.
Worldwide entry will widen additional with the launch of constitution flights from Kazakhstan starting 25 October 2025. The expanded community is predicted to extend international arrivals considerably, strengthening Goa’s hospitality sector, creating enterprise alternatives, and diversifying supply markets in the course of the high-demand year-end interval.
Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, stated: “Goa is able to welcome vacationers with open arms as we step right into a vibrant new season. The arrival of the primary constitution flight reaffirms Goa’s place as a most well-liked international vacation spot. With enhanced security, infrastructure, and immersive experiences, we’re dedicated to making sure that each customer feels the heat of Goan hospitality whereas discovering the distinctive mix of tradition, traditions, and pure magnificence our state gives.”
Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, added: “The arrival of the primary constitution flights alerts stronger connectivity for Goa, particularly as we step into the height season. This development opens new alternatives for our native tourism stakeholders, from hospitality to move, and ensures that the advantages of tourism are shared extensively throughout the state.”
The Division of Tourism is working carefully with trade companions to make sure clean arrivals, enhanced passenger companies and a memorable welcome. The 2025–26 constitution season is predicted to contribute considerably to Goa’s financial system, reinforcing sustainable and inclusive development throughout the state’s tourism ecosystem.
