Mopa: Manohar International Airport in North Goa on Monday announced its thrice a week direct flight connection to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
A senior official from GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL), which manages this facility in Goa, said that the inaugural Indigo flight to Abu Dhabi from Manohar International Airport is scheduled for Saturday, September 02, 2023 at 00:25 am.
He said that the travelers will soar across the skies and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport at 02:15 am, opening up a seamless gateway to the Middle East.
“The return Indigo flight from AUH will take off at 03:15 AM and touch down at GOX (Manohar International Airport) at 08:10 AM. This remarkable service is set to operate three times a week, on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday,” he added.
CEO of GGIAL R V Sheshan said that the connection to Abu Dhabi has been introduced as it is a “prominent destination in our ever-expanding international network.”
Sheshan said that this direct flight offers not only increased tourist accessibility from the UAE to Goa but also facilitates travel from the Konkan region to the UAE and beyond.
“With the addition of captivating new destinations and enhanced flight frequencies, GOX is poised to extend its influence worldwide,” he said.