Why go
- Capital city of the Indian state of Goa.
- Served by Sindhudurg Airport (SDW).
History
Panaji, also known as Panjim, is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of the North Goa district. It was previously the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district (taluka). With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, ahead of Margão and Mormugão.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Air India Limited AI (A319, A320, A321) · 6 routes: Bangalore, Dubai, Kuwait, Madras, Mumbai, Pune
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 6 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Madras, Mumbai, Pune
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 5 routes: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Bangalore*, Madras*, Mumbai*
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 3 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800) · 3 routes: Bangalore*, Madras, Mumbai
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Qatar Airways QR (A321) · 1 route: Doha
- Transaero Airlines UN (777-300) · 1 route: Moscow
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sindhudurg Airport (SDW); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Panaji Ferry Terminal, 2.5 km); routes include Panjim-Betim Ferry, Cortalim - Madkai Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Panaji, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.