First UK charter flight for Goa’s 2026–27 season lands from Manchester with nearly 300 tourists; TUI to run four weekly direct UK flights, 20,000 expected.
EditionININUSUKGCCEnglishEnglishहिन्दीमराठीಕನ್ನಡதமிழ்বাংলাമലയാളംతెలుగుગુજરાતીWeatherSign InTOIToday's ePaperLiveNewsCity Newsgoa NewsFirst UK charter flight brings 300 tourists to GoaTrendingKolkata MurderDelhi Building CollapseDelhi AQIBengaluru AccidentPM ModiBengaluru MurderKolkata MurderDelhi Building CollapseDelhi AQIBengaluru AccidentPM ModiBengaluru MurderKolkata MurderDelhi Building CollapseDelhi AQIBengaluru AccidentPM ModiBengaluru MurderFirst UK charter flight brings 300 tourists to GoaTNN / Nov 04, 2026, 23:59 ISTCommentsShareAaText SizeSmallMediumLargePrint Panaji: Goa’s UK charter season for 2026–27 began on Wednesday with the arrival of the first TUI flight from Manchester, bringing nearly 300 tourists to Manohar International Airport.
Around 20,000 passengers are expected to visit the state through charter flights from Manchester and London Gatwick this season.TUI will operate four direct flights to Goa every week, with two each from Manchester and London Gatwick. The second charter flight, arriving from London Gatwick on Thursday, brought another 311 passengers to the state.“The four weekly direct flights operated by TUI from Manchester and London Gatwick provide an important air connectivity link between the UK and Goa.
With nearly 300 passengers arriving on the first Manchester charter and another 311 expected from London Gatwick tomorrow, the season is off to a positive start. We look forward to welcoming visitors from the UK and offering them memorable experiences across the state,” said tourism director Kedar Naik.Goa’s appeal among UK travellers stems from convenient direct connectivity, a loyal base of repeat visitors, many of whom have been coming to the state for decades, reliable winter sunshine and the widespread fluency in English among locals.TUI officials said bookings for the winter season were up 6%.Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said the arrival of the first TUI charter flight marked an encouraging start to the UK charter season.“Our continued association with international travel partners such as TUI is important in strengthening Goa’s accessibility and reach across key international markets.
With approximately 20,000 passengers expected from these two UK gateways, we look forward to welcoming more British travellers and encouraging them to discover Goa’s diverse tourism offerings, including its heritage, culture, cuisine, hinterland and nature-based experiences,” he said.Passengers arriving from Manchester were welcomed at the airport with flowers and a traditional Goan welcome, offering them a warm introduction to the state’s hospitality.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Goa | Silver Rate in Goa | Bank Holidays in Goa | Public Holidays in Goa | Petrol Price in GoaStay updated with the latest Goa news.
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