Seychelles
Airports in Seychelles: which one to fly into
Fly into Seychelles International (SEZ) on Mahé — it is the only long-haul gateway, so every international arrival lands there. From SEZ, take a 15-minute Air Seychelles shuttle or the 1-hour Cat Cocos ferry to Praslin, then a 15-minute ferry to La Digue. La Digue has no airport.
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Key facts
- Main gateway
- Seychelles International (SEZ), Mahé — the only long-haul airport
- Other airports
- Praslin (PRI) for the 15-minute Mahé shuttle; La Digue has no airport
- Airport to Victoria
- About 15 minutes by taxi or bus
- Airport to Beau Vallon
- About 30 minutes by taxi; €35–60
- Mahé → Praslin by air
- 15 minutes, €80–120 one way
- Mahé → Praslin by ferry
- About 1 hour, €60–75 one way
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Details
Seychelles International (SEZ) sits at Pointe Larue on the east coast of Mahé, a short drive south of Victoria. It handles the long-haul flights from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, plus regional links. If you are coming from the US or UK, this is where you land — there is no alternative international airport in the country.
Praslin's airport (PRI) only takes the short Air Seychelles shuttle from Mahé, roughly 15 minutes in the air. It is a useful alternative to the ferry when the sea is rough in the trade-wind season, but baggage limits are strict and seats sell out in peak months. La Digue, the third main island, has no airport at all: you reach it by the 15-minute ferry from Praslin.
On arrival at SEZ, immigration and baggage are usually quick outside peak weeks. Taxis wait outside the terminal; agree the fare before you get in. The public bus (SPTC) also runs from near the airport toward Victoria and Beau Vallon, but it is slow, needs exact change and stops early evening. If you are heading straight to Praslin, the Cat Cocos ferry leaves from Victoria's inter-island quay, a short taxi ride from the airport.
| Airport | Code | Island | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles International | SEZ | Mahé | Only long-haul gateway; all international arrivals |
| Praslin Airport | PRI | Praslin | Domestic shuttle from Mahé only, about 15 min |
| La Digue | — | La Digue | No airport; reach by ferry from Praslin |
Summary table
Use this to pick your arrival plan before you book flights.
| Decision | Choose this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long-haul arrival | SEZ (Mahé) | Only international gateway |
| Onward to Praslin | Air Seychelles shuttle or Cat Cocos ferry | 15 min by air, about 1 h by sea |
| Onward to La Digue | Ferry from Praslin | No airport on the island |
| Airport to Victoria | Taxi or bus | About 15 min |
| Airport to Beau Vallon | Taxi | About 30 min, €35–60 |
Tips
- Book the Mahé–Praslin shuttle early in peak season; seats are limited and baggage is capped.
- If you are prone to seasickness, take the shuttle rather than the ferry in the trade-wind months.
- Agree taxi fares before departure — meters are not the norm.
- Carry small change for the SPTC bus; drivers may not give change.
- Allow a buffer between your international arrival and any onward ferry or shuttle.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Which airport should I fly into for Seychelles?
Seychelles International (SEZ) on Mahé — it is the only airport with long-haul flights, so all international arrivals land there. From SEZ you continue to Praslin by a 15-minute shuttle or the 1-hour ferry, then to La Digue by a 15-minute ferry.
How do I get from the airport to the city in Seychelles?
Victoria is about 15 minutes from SEZ by taxi or public bus. Beau Vallon is about 30 minutes by taxi, €35–60. Agree the fare first; the SPTC bus is cheaper but slow and stops early evening.
Which airlines fly to Seychelles from the US and UK?
There are no direct flights from the US. From the UK, check current schedules — most routings connect through the Middle East, Africa or Europe. Confirm airlines and frequencies for 2026 before booking.
Deep dive
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Sources
- officialSeychelles Tourism
- officialSeychelles Civil Aviation Authority
- officialAir Seychelles
- secondaryWikivoyage – Seychelles