HK to Goa - recommended route

Posted by Hecules (132 days ago)

Has anyone travelled this route who might be able to recommend a route and advise on airlines serving the route. I know CX flies only to Mumbai but does the likes of Singapore Airlines fly direct to Goa, making the diversion through Singapore a viable proposition? Or maybe an airline serving Macau and India?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by FunchalPP (132 days ago)

If Spore air, then you'll be doubling your travel time with 3 flights, plus enduring red eye or staying overnight at aiports. I connected through Bangalore since it was my first stop.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by Hecules (131 days ago)

Many thanks for that information Funchal. Which airline and from which airport to go through Bangalore on the way to Goa?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by FunchalPP (131 days ago)

1) Thai Airlines flies HKG>BKK>Bangalore or HKG>BKK>Mumbai. Domestic by Kingfisher air.
Both options will arrive around 10-11pm, but dont think there is a domestic air connection to Goa at that hour.
2)Cathay Pacific > Mumbai is a shorter journey.
3)Sri Lanka air flies Hkg>Colombo>Goa but there's an overnight stopover. I have not tried this airline.

I had to use Thai Airlines at that time as all flights were full.

India's airports' facilities are not geared towards travellers' needs, so it's best to keep transit time as short as possible.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by crystal (129 days ago)

Sri Lanka airlines Hkg>Colombo>Goa
this airline is combined with Emirates so its good. The food and wine better then any other airline.
But i recommend to book early as the flights book up fast. Seems the easiest way to travel to Goa

They are transit hotels + transport provided in Mumbai not great but OK for your overnight stay. Take care of your belongings at all times in Mumbai.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by FunchalPP (129 days ago)

Crystal, did Sri lanka air provide you with Colombo overnight hotels for both trips ( to/from Goa)?
Per the website, there is a 8 hrs stopover requiremnt before transit hotel is provided by Sri Lanka air and the HK-Columbo>Goa does not meet the 8 hrs.

Sri Lanka Air is managed by Emirates management who is their major shareholder.
But, it was reported recently that Emirates is returning the airline's managment to Sri Lanka's govt and also their shareholder's agreement in Mar 2008. Wonder whether this will impact their services.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by crystal (126 days ago)

FunchalPP, I have used Sri Lankan airlines for the HKG-Colombo sector not to Goa
I presume you need to pay for transit hotel in Mumbai

I was not aware about the airline agreement in Mar 2008 and I am afraid it will impact their services but lets see...

I hope Cathay resume their flights to Colombo as its so difficult to get bookings at the last minute

(I am based in Hong Kong)