Seychelles International Airport, on Mahé Island, is the only international airport of the archipelago, gateway to some of the world's most photographed beaches.
It is located approximately 10 km from the capital Victoria, serving as the departure point for the other islands of the archipelago via internal flights or ferries.
How to get to Seychelles International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SEZ
Parking near Seychelles International Airport
Parking space in front of the terminal is limited.
Rates are in line with standards for an upscale island destination.
How to get to Mahe Island from SEZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Mahe Transfers from Airport to Hotels and Ports – 25-Minute Drive
Seychelles International Airport Transfer
Mahé: Seychelles Airport and Ferry Transfers
Seychelles Airport/Hotel Transfers - one-way only
Car rental at Seychelles International Airport
The major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the island of Mahé.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card are the basic documents; the IDP is almost always required.
Hotels near Seychelles International Airport
Near the airport, in Pointe Larue
Villea Frangipani Near Airport is on a hill about 350 metres from the terminal, reachable in under 10 minutes on foot; from the balcony you can see the runways and, on the clearest days, the outlines of Praslin and La Digue.
Best for: One-night layovers and dawn departures, when you don't want to depend on taxis or traffic to reach check-in.
- You reach check-in on foot, with no reliance on taxis or coastal traffic
- Views of the runways and the nearby islands, rare for a budget hotel on Mahé
- Only the airport area around: for dinner you stay in the apartment or order delivery
- Victoria is still 10 km away and the tourist beaches 20-25 km, so a taxi is always needed
Victoria, the capital
10 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by taxi; public buses to the Victoria terminus run about every 30 minutes for half a euro.
Best for: Those who want the market, the port and the capital's offices a few minutes from the airport, without the longer transfer to the tourist beaches.
- Victoria Market and the Clock Tower reachable on foot from the hotels in the Bel Air district
- The airport is closer than any tourist beach on the island
- Victoria is a city of just a few thousand inhabitants: evening life is almost non-existent
- Beau Vallon and the bays of the south-west coast remain a separate taxi ride away
Recommended hotels
- Bel Air Hotel On Bel Air Road, less than 10 minutes on foot from Victoria Market and 11 minutes by car from the airport; a panoramic terrace over the city mentioned repeatedly in reviews. View availability
- Beau Séjour Hotel A guesthouse on Curio Road, in the Bel Air district at the foot of the trail to Trois Frères; free breakfast and Wi-Fi included, about 22 minutes from the airport. View availability
Beau Vallon, the busiest beach
About 20 km from the airport along the road that crosses the Sans Souci ridge: 25-30 minutes by taxi, with no direct bus connection convenient with luggage.
Best for: Those who want Mahé's longest and busiest beach, with dive schools and restaurants within walking distance of the room.
- The beach is a minute's walk away, with dive schools along the sand
- More restaurants and evening spots than in the rest of the island, outside the large resorts
- A longer transfer from the airport than from the capital, along a winding mountain road
- At rush hour, traffic on the Sans Souci climb can add to the time
Recommended hotels
The south-west coast: the large resorts
30-45 minutes by taxi from the airport depending on the resort (16-24 km); several hotels arrange a paid private transfer on request.
Best for: Those seeking near-private bays and luxury resorts with full facilities, accepting the island's longest transfer.
- Secluded bays and beaches among the most photographed on Mahé, far from the traffic on the east coast
- Resorts with full facilities (pool, spa, several restaurants) rarely available elsewhere on the island
- Far from Victoria and the other beaches: every outing requires a pre-booked taxi
- The transfer from the airport alone can cost 70-80 euros per ride
Recommended hotels
- Four Seasons Resort Seychelles In the secluded bay of Petite Anse, Baie Lazare, on the south-west coast; about 35 minutes from the airport. Cliffside villas and two private beaches among the most mentioned in the Seychelles. View availability
- Kempinski Seychelles Resort On the south-west coast at Baie Lazare, about 35 minutes from the airport; an in-house heliport for those who want to avoid the road. Long beach and breakfast mentioned repeatedly in reviews. View availability
- Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas 30 private villas with pool on a hill above the bay of Anse Louis, about 25-30 minutes from the airport; each villa has a dedicated Villa Host. View availability
- Canopy by Hilton Seychelles Resort On the bay of Anse la Mouche, south-west coast, about 30 minutes from the airport; the most recently opened of the area's resorts, with Hilton standards. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, of modest size, handles high-end tourist traffic throughout the year.
It is best to be at the airport 2.5–3 hours before departure if traveling on international flights.
Map of Seychelles International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can you pay in euros or dollars in the Seychelles?
The Seychellois rupee (SCR) remains the reference currency for taxis and small local purchases, although euros and dollars are often accepted at resorts and tourist shops on Mahé; for airport taxi drivers it's still best to have rupees or ask for change in local currency.
Q. How do you reach the other Seychelles islands?
By domestic flights or ferries from Mahé to Praslin, La Digue and the other islands of the archipelago.
Q. Do you need a visa for the Seychelles?
No, all nationalities get a free visitor permit on arrival, generally valid for up to 3 months.
Q. What language is spoken in the Seychelles?
Seychellois Creole is the everyday language, but English and French are both official and widely spoken in the tourism sector: communicating with airport or hotel staff on Mahé is never a problem in either language.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
