Airlines and services Seychelles

There are at least twenty flights a day to Mahé (about a quarter of an hour away), and as many in the other direction (usually five more on early Monday mornings). The starting price is €100 for a one-way flight. Bookings can be made through tour operators or directly with Air Seychelles (at the office in Mahé or on the airline's website). A good alternative to the boat, especially if you're staying in the Grand'Anse or Amitié areas of Praslin or on the east coast of Mahé.

By summer 2023, the national airline Air Seychelles was no longer operating flights to and from Paris. Internationally, it only operated flights to Mauritius, South Africa, the Maldives and India. But this national airline is still a good choice for inter-island flights to and from Praslin. With almost twelve rotations a day, it's obviously a good alternative to the very popular ferries. Especially as the views from Air Seychelles' small planes promise to be fantastic.

The island's small airport welcomes Air Seychelles flights to and from Mahé. Count 150 SR to reach Grand'Anse by taxi. There are two shops at the departure terminal, including the South African jeweler Jouel, also present in Mahé (Eden Island, Kenwyn House in Victoria). From pearl pendants to gemstone jewellery at a much higher price, you should find what you are looking for! The tourist office of Mahé has an annex in the airport.

The international airport is just a few kilometers south of Victoria. With duty-free stores, cafés, bureaux de change, travel agencies, car rental companies, telephone kiosks and even... a Burger King, you'll find everything you need. To leave the airport, if you don't have a rental car, there's a bus stop just across the street (12 SR a ticket) and cabs waiting for you. Allow SR400 for Eden Island, SR600 for the pier, SR800 for Beau Vallon and SR1,000 for the west coast hotels.

The airline operates daily flights from Paris-CDG to Mahé, with a stopover in Abu Dhabi. Allow around 6h35 between the French capital and the United Arab Emirates and 4h50 between Abu Dhabi and the Seychelles. Etihad also operates the code share with the national airline Air Seychelles (in which it holds a stake) for flights between Paris and Mahé airport. The flight takes at least 13h30, including the stopover. A stopover where you can also take your time, given the stores and services on offer in Abu Dhabi.

The only helicopter company in the country offers scenic flights. A 15-minute flight allows you to discover half of Mahé and the islands of the Marine Park, a 30-minute flight allows you to fly around the island, a 45-minute flight allows you to fly over the surrounding islets, a one-hour flight allows you to fly over Praslin and La Digue and, finally, a one-and-a-half-hour flight covers all three islands. Please note: the company has equipped itself with a four-seater aircraft that links Mahé and Praslin, Bird Island, Denis and Desroches. Tailor-made service and rates on request.