Seychelles International Airport Guide
Seychelles International Airport sits on the northeast coast of Mahé Island, 11 kilometres southeast of the capital Victoria. It is the only international airport in the Seychelles and the primary entry point for the island nation. The airport operates one runway at 2,997 metres, sufficient for wide-body long-haul aircraft connecting to Europe, the Middle East, and East Africa.
The airport is managed by the Seychelles Airports Authority, established as an independent body on 1 January 2025 following the restructuring of the former Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority. Air Seychelles is the home carrier, providing domestic inter-island services to Praslin as well as regional and international routes. Other carriers include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and seasonal European charter operators such as Condor and Discover Airlines.
A separate domestic terminal handles inter-island flights to Praslin Island, which runs at peak frequency during international arrival and departure windows. The airport recorded close to one million total terminal passengers in 2023, reflecting strong recovery in tourism since the pandemic.
Services
3 of 6 availableCompare 16 listed options at Seychelles International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and lounges. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Seychelles International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 998K passengers (2023)1 runwayopened 1972
- Location
- -4.674, 55.522
- Operator
- Seychelles Airports Authority
Terminals
2 terminalsSeychelles International Airport has 2 passenger terminals — International Terminal and Domestic Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 10 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- International TerminalInternational
Air Seychelles, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Condor, Discover Airlines, Edelweiss Air, IndiGo
- Domestic TerminalDomestic
Air Seychelles
Nearby cities
1 citySeychelles International Airport is closest to Victoria (11 km northwest). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Victoria11 km northwest
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