1st international charter flight of 2026-27 tourism season arrives in Goa with 162 Russian travellers

PANAJI: (Sep 30) Goa’s tourism sector received an early boost on Wednesday with the arrival of the 2026-27 season’s first international charter flight from Russia, bringing 162 holidaymakers from Yekaterinburg to the Dabolim airport.

The Russian tourists received a traditional Goan welcome with flowers and a brass band upon their arrival at the airport.

The arrival marked the beginning of Goa’s international charter season, with the Russian programme being operated through Aeroflot services connecting the coastal state with Yekaterinburg city and capital Moscow.