Goa on Wednesday welcomed the first Russian charter flight of the 2026–27 tourism season, with an Aeroflot flight from Ekaterinburg arriving at Dabolim International Airport in the morning.
The arrival marks the beginning of the new charter season and is expected to strengthen air connectivity between Russia and Goa during the upcoming tourist period.
Passengers arriving on the charter flight were welcomed at the airport by Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho.
The resumption of Russian charter operations is significant for Goa’s international tourism sector, with Russia continuing to be an important source market for visitors to the state.

