Weekend Trip

Chennai to Goa — Your Beach Weekend Escape (2026)

Updated June 25, 2026 | 5 min read

Chennai to Goa is just 1.5 hours by air — one of the easiest weekend escapes from the east coast. Fares start at Rs. 3,000, and you can be on the beach by lunch.

Budget

  • ✈️ Flights: Rs. 6,000-12,000 return
  • 🏨 Hotel: Rs. 1,500-5,000/night
  • 🍽️ Food + transport: Rs. 2,000-3,000
  • 💰 Total: Rs. 10,000-20,000 per person

North vs South Goa

  • 🎉 North Goa: Baga, Calangute, Anjuna — nightlife, water sports, crowded
  • 🌴 South Goa: Palolem, Agonda, Colva — quiet, scenic, couples/families
  • 💡 For weekends: South Goa. Less crowd, more relaxation in limited time

2-Day Itinerary

  1. 🕐 Day 1: Morning flight → Beach lunch → Fort Aguada sunset → Tito's Lane dinner
  2. 🕑 Day 2: Old Goa churches → Spice plantation → Late flight home