Goa welcomes its first charter flight from Almaty
Goa Welcomes First Charter Flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for the 2025–26 Tourism Season 1
Goa Tourism focuses on enhancing visitor experiences through cultural, adventure, wellness, and heritage-based offerings under the “Goa Beyond Beaches” initiative.
Goa Tourism welcomed the first charter flight of the 2025–26 season from Almaty, Kazakhstan, on October 25th, 2025. The flight, operated by SCAT Airlines (Flight SCAT VSV5212), arrived at Dabolim Airport, South Goa, at 5:30 AM.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, said “The arrival of the first charter flight from Kazakhstan signifies Goa’s growing international connectivity and appeal as a global destination. We are committed to strengthening such partnerships and expanding our charter network to diversify source markets while ensuring a sustainable and regenerative approach to tourism.”
Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, added “Each new charter flight reinforces Goa’s position as a preferred leisure destination. We appreciate the continued efforts of our travel partners and stakeholders in promoting Goa and ensuring smooth operations at both Dabolim and Mopa airports.”
