The best airlines 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.

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.