Despite being a small island state situated approximately 994 miles away from the nearest continental land, Seychelles is well connected to major hubs in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Presently, Seychelles boasts two airports and several reputable airlines offer both direct and indirect flights to the destination.
Airports & Airlines
Airports
The primary point of arrival and departure in Seychelles is the Seychelles International Airport, offering a range of amenities including restrooms, shower facilities, a lounge, dining options, a pharmacy, banking services, gift shops, taxi stands, and multiple destination management companies. For inter-island travel to Praslin, the Domestic Terminal operates daily flights every 30 minutes from 5 am to 11 pm.
Inter-island and outer island flights are managed by private companies, specifically Island Development Corporation (IDC) and Zil Air (for helicopter flights exclusively).
The Praslin Domestic Airport, situated on the second largest island, manages daily flight operations by Air Seychelles from 5 am until 10:30 pm. Furthermore, the airport serves as a hub for various aviation operators, including Zil Air helicopter services, facilitating transfer flights. Travel to Praslin from mainland Mahe is a brief 15-minute flight, and is another option for ongoing travel to the nearby La Digue island by ferry.
Airlines
As of January 2022, several airlines operates flights to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ). However, airline routes can change so it's always advisable to check with specific airlines or on our page for the most current information regarding flights to and from Seychelles. Some of the airlines that offers direct or indirect flights to Seychelles include:
Air France (Seasonal)
For more information visit: Seychelles International Airport