Seychelles Flights

Getting the right flight to the  Seychelles and at a low price depends on when you book and with what airline. Travelers may contact travel agencies and tour operators and bargain for better deals. You can select single or return Seychelles flights that best suits your travel plans.

Seychelles flights are mainly operated by the National Airline- Air Seychelles. It operates flights on a weekly basis between Mahe and some major world cities including Johannesburg. Air Seychelles also takes care of all inter-island flights, whether scheduled or charter with scheduled services only between Mahé and Praslin, plus over 20 flights per day in each direction. It also flies to Alphonse, Desroches and North Islands, but on a charter basis.

The fare for a 15-minute hop is €61 (€123 return). Luggage maximum is 20kg with a fine of €1 per excess luggage kilo.

Seychelles International Airport

All international Seychelles flights touch Seychelles International Airport (384400 sq km), which is about 6 miles (10km) south-east of Port Victoria, the capital city on Mahe Island. It is the only international airport in the Seychelles. It also handles interisland domestic flights and has two terminals with one international, which is fully wireless and connected to walkways, banks, supermarkets, forex bureaus and public receivers.

Domestic Flights

Air Seychelles operates internal flights from Mahe Island to Praslin Island throughout the day.

There are other domestic flights between Victoria, Praslin Island and La Digue Island. These flights as well as the Catamaran traveling between Mahe and Praslin operate solitary during the day time.

Chartered flights and helicopters also provide both daily and weekly shuttle services between Mahe and the other islands. These chartered scenic flights offer the best way for travelers to get to the private islands.

International Flights

In 1983, the first International flights by Air Seychelles inaugurated with a first weekly flight to Frankfurt and London.

There are direct flights operated by Air Seychelles on a weekly basis from;

  • South Africa (Johannesburg) to Seychelles
  • U.K (London Gatwick) to Seychelles
  • France (Paris) to Seychelles
  • Italy (Milan & Rome) to Seychelles
  • Kenya (Nairobi) to Seychelles
  • Mauritius to Seychelles
  • Germany (Frankfurt) to Seychelles
  • Singapore to Seychelles
  • Russia (Moscow) to Seychelles

Other International Airlines to Seychelles include Air Austral, Meridiana, British Airways, Air France, Condor, Emirates, Euro fly, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. On an average, there are 20 return flights a day

International airlines to Seychelles operating flights to Seychelles include; Air Austral, British Airways, Condor, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Meridiana Euro fly, Neos, Air France and Qatar Airways.

Seychelles flights are available from major Airports in Frankfurt, Zurich, London, Paris, Singapore, Milan, Rome, Johannesburg, Mauritius and Moscow. So, get ready to discover the delight of Seychelles on your flight!

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