<\/span>Seychelles International Airport: General Information<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n99.9% of all tourists arriving in Seychelles land at the main international airport on Mahe Island. You’ll arrive here too. Why not 100%? Because Seychelles also has an international airport on Praslin Island, but information about that will follow later in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things to know about Seychelles Airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nBuilt in 1972. It was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n The runway is 2970 meters long, accommodating all modern wide-body aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n IATA code: SEZ<\/li>\n\n\n\n Official airport website: https:\/\/seychellesairports.sc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nCoordinates and dynamic map: -4.670932382064764, 55.511475438071116<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSeychelles’ main airport on Mahe Island adheres to all international standards with its runway and the international terminal building \u2013 unlike Paris Charles de Gaulle, it’s all quite modest here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn brief, Seychelles’ main international airport is essentially a large tent in a field. It cannot be closely compared to major global airports. There are only 3 gates in the international terminal, and all passengers walk to the plane from the terminal. The airport handles only 5-10 international flights daily. All other flights are domestic, connecting the archipelago’s islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nInteresting Fact:<\/p>\nIn 2023, nearly 700,000 tourists passed through this airport, while the country’s population is only 94,000. As evident, tourists outnumber the population by 8 times. For comparison, London Heathrow Airport welcomed over 75 million people in the same year. Can you feel the difference?<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nSeychelles Airport, the main building of the international terminal. Aircraft park directly next to it, and all passengers walk to and from the terminal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nThe most convenient way to check the arrivals and departures at Seychelles Airport is through the schedule on a<\/a> i<\/a> rport’s website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAlso, in the arrivals zone, after passing through passport control and collecting your luggage, you’ll find currency exchange. There are 3-4 exchange offices to choose from. Their rates differ slightly, but what’s crucial to know is that the airport offers one of the best exchange rates on the island. I recommend exchanging dollars\/euros here immediately upon arrival. You can confidently exchange your entire required sum. I usually exchange 1000 euros straight away. Find out everything about currency in Seychelles<\/a>, exchange rates, currencies to bring, card payments, in a comprehensive article through the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTip:<\/p>\nIf you’re renting a car on Mahe, you may not need to exchange all your money at once. The airport is located on the main road of the island, so during your island travels, you’ll pass by it several times. You can always stop by on your way to exchange money at a good rate. Parking is free for 30 minutes.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIn the arrivals area at Seychelles Airport, where hotel representatives, taxis, and rental companies await tourists, there are 3-4 currency exchange points. Quickly check where the rate is better and exchange the required amount. When a plane lands, there’s always a long queue here, and the service is slow. To exchange currency, you’ll need your passport and the name of the hotel where you’ll be staying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n