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SEZ Seychelles International Airport

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Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) serves Anse Boileau, about 6 km northeast of Anse Boileau. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASEZ
ICAOFSIA
ServesAnse Boileau
From centre6 km
Non-stop9
Airlines10
TimezoneIndian/Mahe
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Seychelles International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Seychelles International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 401,663 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 1.2M in 2019.

Passengers / year
401,663
as of 2020
Peak traffic
1.2M
in 2019
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2003–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Seychelles International Airport to Anse Boileau

The airport is about 6 km northeast of Anse Boileau, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 minmetered
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SEZ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Anse Royale7 km20 min—
Takamaka11 km22 min—
Beau Vallon12 km25 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Seychelles International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Mahe ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Seychelles International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Seychelles · Condor Flugdienst · Emirates · Etihad Airways · Kenya Airways · South African Airways · SriLankan Airlines · Alitalia · Transaero Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Seychelles International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Seychelles International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Mahe shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Same country

Other airports in Seychelles

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Seychelles International Airport to the centre of Anse Boileau?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 6 km northeast of Anse Boileau, about 19 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Seychelles International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Seychelles International Airport to Anse Boileau?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Seychelles International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Seychelles International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Colombo, Nairobi. 10 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Seychelles International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Seychelles International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Seychelles International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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