Goa to Nanded Flights 2026: Airlines & Flight Time

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Goa to Nanded flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book

Quick answer: Goa to Nanded non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 20m, operated by Star Air (only operator), One Star Air non-stop on six days a week (no Friday service) — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest GOX–NDC fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.

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Goa to Nanded flights — quick facts

Who flies Goa to Nanded, and when does it leave Mopa?

The only non-stop on this pair is Star Air. Launch reports from Mar 2026 put the departure from Mopa at 9:30 am, landing in Nanded at 10:50 am, on every day except Friday. The aircraft then carries on to Nagpur, so the Goa–Nanded sector is the first leg of a longer rotation rather than a standalone shuttle. That matters in two ways: a delay at Mopa ripples down the line, and seats can sell out because travellers bound for Nagpur fill the same cabin. Star Air introduced the route under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, which reserves a share of seats at capped fares on each flight. Timings on regional routes are revised more often than trunk routes, so check the schedule for your exact date when you search on FlightGPT.

Getting to Mopa airport from Panaji, Calangute and south Goa

Manohar International Airport sits at Mopa in Pernem taluka, at the far north of the state. Plan the road leg carefully, because the distance surprises people who are used to the older Dabolim airport near Vasco.

Pre-paid and app-based taxi counters work at the terminal, and Goa's tourism corporation has run shuttle buses to major towns. With a 9:30 am departure, anyone staying in south Goa should leave around dawn or spend the previous night in the north.

Landing at Nanded: the airport and the ride into town

Nanded's airport is named after Guru Gobind Singh Ji and lies a few kilometres from the city, so an auto-rickshaw or cab gets you to the centre in roughly 15–20 minutes, traffic permitting. It is a small terminal with a single arrivals area, which makes the walk from aircraft to kerb short. Pre-arrange a hotel pickup if you can; app-cab supply in Nanded is thinner than in Goa, and auto drivers wait outside for most arrivals. With a 10:50 am arrival you reach the city before lunch, which suits both business visits and pilgrims who want to reach the gurudwara the same day. For the return leg, see the Nanded to Goa flight guide.

Hazur Sahib and the other reasons people make this trip

Nanded is home to Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, one of the five Takhts of Sikhism and the place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent his final days. Pilgrims travel here all year, with large gatherings around Gurpurab and Hola Mohalla. The city also draws students and families with roots in the Marathwada region, and traders linked to Nanded's agricultural markets. For Goa residents, the flight cuts a journey that otherwise means an overnight train or a long drive through Belagavi and Latur. The new route also links Goa's tourism trade with a part of Maharashtra that previously needed a change of plane in Mumbai, Hyderabad or Pune.

Star Air baggage on the Mopa–Nanded leg

Star Air publishes its allowances by fare type. On Economy Regular fares you get 15 kg of check-in baggage, while Economy Comfort fares carry 20 kg. Cabin baggage is one piece up to 7 kg, within 55 x 35 x 25 cm, plus a small personal item such as a laptop bag. Regional jets have tighter overhead bins than an A320, so a soft bag fits more easily than a hard trolley case. Pre-booking extra kilos online is cheaper than paying at the airport counter. Pilgrims carrying prasad, dry fruit or cashew packs from Goa should keep them in the checked bag, and liquids above 100 ml such as feni or kokum syrup must go in the hold too.

When seats on Goa–Nanded get tight

One flight a day, on a regional jet, means a limited number of seats. Demand from Goa peaks when tourists head home after the Christmas and New Year season and in late May before the monsoon. On the Nanded side, Sikh festivals such as Guru Nanak Jayanti (usually November) and Hola Mohalla (around March) bring large groups through the city, and Diwali sees heavy family travel across Marathwada. During those windows, search early and consider flying on a Tuesday or Wednesday. There is no service on Fridays, so a weekend trip usually means a Thursday or Saturday departure instead. Compare the dates on FlightGPT before you lock in hotels.

Options when the Star Air flight is full or cancelled

If the direct flight does not suit, the practical fallbacks are a one-stop journey through Hyderabad, Mumbai or Pune, then onward by road or a connecting regional flight into Nanded. Hyderabad is roughly 270 km from Nanded by road, which is a long but manageable drive on a pinch. Rail is the other choice: overnight trains link Nanded with Mumbai and Hyderabad, but a direct Goa–Nanded train is not a daily option, so most rail plans involve a change. Because the Star Air flight is the only non-stop, a cancellation usually means rebooking to the next operating day rather than a later flight the same afternoon. Keep your ticket flexible if your dates are fixed.

Small tips that make the Mopa–Nanded flight easier

Reach Mopa at least 75–90 minutes before departure; the terminal is large and security lanes can back up when several morning flights leave together. Carry a printed or downloaded boarding pass in case web check-in is unavailable for the regional sector. If you are continuing to Nagpur, stay on board only if the crew confirms through-passengers can remain seated; otherwise follow their instructions at Nanded. Keep your phone charged for cab booking on arrival, and carry some cash for autos, since smaller operators in Nanded prefer it. Finally, compare the fare on FlightGPT against one-stop options on your date; we show partner quotes, which can change at any time, and send you to the airline or a travel partner to book.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Goa to Nanded?

Yes. Star Air flies Goa (Mopa, GOX) to Nanded (NDC) non-stop, a service that began on 31 Mar, 2026. It runs six days a week, with no Friday flight, and continues from Nanded to Nagpur.

How long is the flight from Goa to Nanded?

The Goa to Nanded non-stop is scheduled at about 1 hour 20 minutes for the 530 km journey, with a launch-period timing of 9:30 am from Mopa and 10:50 am arrival in Nanded. Confirm the current timing on your date.

Which airline flies from Goa to Nanded?

Star Air is the only airline flying Goa to Nanded non-stop. It operates the route with an Embraer regional jet as part of a Goa–Nanded–Nagpur rotation launched under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme in Mar 2026.

Which Goa airport do Nanded flights use?

Goa to Nanded flights depart from Manohar International Airport at Mopa (GOX) in north Goa, not from Dabolim (GOI). Mopa is roughly 35 km from Panaji, so allow 45–60 minutes by road from the capital.

How far is Nanded airport from the city and Hazur Sahib?

Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport (NDC) is a few kilometres from central Nanded, so the drive to Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib usually takes around 15–20 minutes by auto-rickshaw or taxi, depending on traffic.

What is the baggage allowance on Star Air from Goa to Nanded?

On Star Air's Goa to Nanded flight, Economy Regular fares include 15 kg check-in baggage and Economy Comfort fares 20 kg. Cabin baggage is one bag of up to 7 kg within 55 x 35 x 25 cm.

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Booking the lowest Goa to Nanded airfare

There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Goa to Nanded — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Goa–Nanded prices across Star Air (only operator); booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.

Booking Goa to Nanded at short notice

Flying Goa to Nanded at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on Star Air (only operator) can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available GOX–NDC fare side by side in seconds.

Goa to Nanded non-stop and direct flights

Most travellers prefer the Goa to Nanded non-stop option. The direct Goa-Nanded flight time is ≈ 1h 20m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Goa Nanded ticket but are open to a layover.

Goa–Nanded pricing, explained

Goa–Nanded pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Goa Nanded fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.