Flights to Seychelles
Seychelles has a total of 2 airports, Mahé Airport (SEZ) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 1 airport receives international flights, this is Mahé Airport (Seychelles International Airport). With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. One of which exclusively serves domestic flights. All airports in Seychelles together handle 825 flights this month, departing from 18 airports in 16 countries, operated by 13 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Seychelles in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.
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Destinations in Seychelles Airlines flying to Seychelles Low-cost airlines Best time to visit Seychelles Countries with direct flights All direct flights First Class flights Business Class flights Domestic flights International flights Intercontinental flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Seychelles. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Seychelles.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance, Oneworld or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Seychelles
Explore Seychelles!
Discover all 2 destinations in Seychelles. The most popular airports are in Mahé and Praslin Island. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 100% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in Seychelles, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.
Airlines flying to Seychelles
When planning your trip to Seychelles, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 13 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 2 low-cost carriers. The most popular airline is Air Seychelles, they handle 87% of all flights arriving here: a total of 715 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.










Low-cost carriers flying to Seychelles
To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 2 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, IndiGo Airlines provides the widest range of route options. They serve 83% of all flights to Mahé Airport, which is the only destination in Seychelles.


What is the best time to visit Seychelles?
All 2 destinations in Seychelles are tropical destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Seychelles.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in Seychelles are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
Because Seychelles is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. As of today, you can fly directly to 2 tropical destinations, which can be found below:
🌐 South of the equator


Countries with direct flights to Seychelles
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 15 countries that have non-stop flights to Seychelles, including the number of airports that offer those flights:










Airports with direct flights to Seychelles
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Seychelles. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 16 airports across 15 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 2 airports in Seychelles.










Flying First Class to Seychelles
Which airports offer First Class flights?
If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can choose to depart from a total of 3 airports (located in 2 different countries) , and arrive at Mahé (the only First Class airport in Seychelles). Discover below all airports that have First Class options:
Departure airports with First Class flights






First Class airports in Seychelles

Flying Business Class to Seychelles
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 15 airports across 14 countries that provide business class flights to Seychelles. Mahé is the only airport with Business Class flights.
Departure airports with Business Class flights




















Business Class airports in Seychelles

Domestic flights across Seychelles
With a total of 2 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within Seychelles itself.
The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.


International flights from Africa to Seychelles
There are 5 cities spread across 5 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Seychelles. These direct flights arrive at Mahé Airport, the only international airport in Seychelles.
The majority of those flights are operated by 3 airlines: Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from Mauritius to Seychelles

From Mauritius you can fly non-stop from Mauritius Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Seychelles: Mahé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Mauritius to Seychelles, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Mauritius to Seychelles with a stopover
There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Rodrigues Island Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Mahé:

Flights from Ethiopia to Seychelles

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Seychelles: Mahé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ethiopia to Seychelles, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 25 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Kenya to Seychelles

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Seychelles: Mahé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kenya to Seychelles, operated by Kenya Airways.

Kenya to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 7 airports in Kenya offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from South Africa to Seychelles

From South Africa you can fly non-stop from Johannesburg Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Seychelles: Mahé. This is the only non-stop flight route from South Africa to Seychelles, operated by Air Seychelles.

South Africa to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Madagascar to Seychelles

From Madagascar you can fly non-stop from Antananarivo Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Seychelles: Mahé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Madagascar to Seychelles, operated by Emirates.

Madagascar to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 11 airports in Madagascar offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Intercontinental flights to Seychelles
There are 2 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Seychelles. A total of 10 different countries across Asia and Europe offer flights to the country. With 11 direct flight routes, connecting 11 intercontinental airports to 1 destinations, Seychelles maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 11 different airlines (of which 2 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.
United Arab Emirates, Qatar and India have the best intercontinental flight connections to Seychelles.
All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.
Non-stop flights from Asia to Seychelles
From Asia, 6 countries have direct flights to Seychelles.
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Seychelles

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United Arab Emirates you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at Mahé Airport, the only destination for direct flights out of United Arab Emirates. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.


United Arab Emirates to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:



Flights from Qatar to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Qatar. Flights are operated by Qatar Airways.

Flights from India to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from India? This is possible from Mumbai only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and India. Flights are operated by IndiGo Airlines, a low-cost airline.

India to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 73 airports in India offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Turkey to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Turkey. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 46 airports in Turkey offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Israel to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Israel? This is possible from Tel Aviv only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Israel. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air Seychelles and Arkia, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Israel to Seychelles with a stopover
There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Eilat Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Mahé:

Flights from Sri Lanka to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Sri Lanka? This is possible from Colombo only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Sri Lanka. Flights are operated by Air Seychelles.

Sri Lanka to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 7 airports in Sri Lanka offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Non-stop flights from Europe to Seychelles
From Europe, 4 countries have direct flights to Seychelles.
Flights from Germany to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Germany? This is possible from Frankfurt only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Germany. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Condor, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Germany to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 13 airports in Germany offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Russia to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Russia? This is possible from Moscow Sheremetyevo only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Russia. Flights are operated by Aeroflot.

Russia to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 64 airports in Russia offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from France to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from France? This is possible from Paris only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and France. Flights are operated by Air Seychelles.

France to Seychelles with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 20 airports in France offer flights to Mahé Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Switzerland to Seychelles

Looking to fly directly from Switzerland? This is possible from Zürich only. You will arrive at Mahé — currently the only direct route connecting Seychelles and Switzerland. Flights are operated by Edelweiss Air.

Switzerland to Seychelles with a stopover
There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Geneva Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Mahé:

Most popular routes to Seychelles
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Seychelles, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.










Popular routes to Seychelles with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Seychelles, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Seychelles!










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Seychelles?
The best time to visit Seychelles is during the dry season, from May to October, as you will see here:
- May (2 destinations)
- June (2 destinations)
- July (2 destinations)
- August (2 destinations)
- September (2 destinations)
- October (2 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in Seychelles?
The most common airport to fly to in Seychelles is Mahé Airport, also known as Seychelles International Airport.
Which alliances are flying to Seychelles?
All alliances have direct connections to Seychelles:
- Star Alliance (2 airlines, 1 destination)
- Oneworld (1 airline, 1 destination)
- SkyTeam (1 airline, 1 destination)
Which airlines operate direct flights to Seychelles?
As of today, there are 13 airlines that fly to Seychelles. You can find them here:
- Air Seychelles
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Discover Airlines
- Kenya Airways
- IndiGo Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Aeroflot
- Etihad Airways
- Edelweiss Air
- Condor
- Arkia
Which low-cost airlines fly to Seychelles?
There are 2 low-cost carriers that offer flights to Seychelles at the moment:
- IndiGo Airlines
- Condor
Which countries offer direct flights to Seychelles?
There are 15 countries that offer direct flights to Seychelles, which are:
- United Arab Emirates
- Mauritius
- Ethiopia
- Qatar
- Kenya
- India
- Germany
- Turkey
- South Africa
- Russia
- France
- Israel
- Switzerland
- Madagascar
- Sri Lanka
Which countries have the best direct connections to Seychelles?
These countries have the most flight connections to Seychelles:
- United Arab Emirates
- Mauritius
- Ethiopia
- Qatar
- Kenya
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Seychelles?
Top intercontinental airports for flights to Seychelles are:
-  Dubai (DXB)

-  Abu Dhabi (AUH)

-  Addis Ababa (ADD)

From which continents can you fly non-stop to Seychelles?
You can reach Seychelles directly from 3 continents, which are:
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
Are there Business Class flights to Seychelles?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to one airport in Seychelles: Mahé Airport.
Are there First Class flights to Seychelles?
Yes, you can fly to one airport in First Class: Mahé Airport.
What is the longest flight to Seychelles?
The longest direct flight is from Paris, France (CDG) to Mahé (SEZ). This flight takes 10 hours and covers a distance of 4,875 miles (7,846 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Seychelles include:
- FR - Paris to Mahé 4,875 miles
- DE - Frankfurt to Mahé 4,696 miles
- CH - Zürich to Mahé 4,588 miles
- RU - Moscow Sheremetyevo to Mahé 4,312 miles
- TR - Istanbul to Mahé 3,594 miles
- IL - Tel Aviv to Mahé 2,873 miles
- ZA - Johannesburg to Mahé 2,332 miles
- QA - Doha to Mahé 2,084 miles
- AE - Dubai to Mahé 2,066 miles
- IN - Mumbai to Mahé 2,020 miles
- AE - Abu Dhabi to Mahé 2,011 miles
- LK - Colombo to Mahé 1,868 miles
- ET - Addis Ababa to Mahé 1,488 miles
- KE - Nairobi to Mahé 1,302 miles
- MG - Antananarivo to Mahé 1,115 miles
- MU - Mauritius to Mahé 1,097 miles
- SC - Praslin Island to Mahé 27 miles
- SC - Mahé to Praslin Island 27 miles
What are the major airports in Seychelles?
The biggest airport, a medium-sized airport, in Seychelles is Mahé Airport, also known as Seychelles International Airport.
How many airports are there in Seychelles?
There are 2 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best airports for flights to Seychelles?
Top airports for direct flights to Seychelles include:
-  Mumbai (BOM)

-  Johannesburg (JNB)

-  Nairobi (NBO)

-  Colombo (CMB)

-  Mauritius (MRU)

-  Mahé (SEZ)

-  Praslin Island (PRI)

What are the best international airports in Africa for flights to Seychelles?
The most popular airport in Africa for a direct flight to Seychelles is:
-  Mauritius (MRU)

Do all airports in Seychelles operate year-round?
All 2 airports in Seychelles are accessible year-round.
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to Seychelles?
Domestic:
International:
Which airports in Seychelles offer domestic flights only?
Praslin Island Airport is the only airport in Seychelles that exclusively serves domestic flights.


























