Airport Transfer | Airport Shuttle Service Seychelles

The shortest option is the airport tour to the Vallée des Fruits with fresh fruit and fresh juice, ideal for your first or last day. If you want to see more of Mahé, combine the pick-up with a longer tour. You will find all tours at Island Tour Seychelles.

Pointe Larue airport (Seychelles International Airport, code SEZ) is on the east coast of Mahé, about 10 kilometres south-east of Victoria. There is an international terminal and a domestic terminal. The distances to most accommodation are short, so what matters is less the route than your luggage, the time of day and how tired you are after the flight.

For most travellers this is the easiest way. The price is fixed in advance, the driver goes straight to your accommodation, and after a long-haul flight or a late landing you have nothing left to negotiate. The same goes for the trip to the ferry pier in Victoria. Return journeys to the airport can also be arranged in advance this way.

According to the operators, taxis are available at both terminals, including at night. There are no fixed fares and you pay by meter. The normal rate applies during the day (05:00 to 24:00), and it is higher at night. Not every taxi has a working meter. If not, agree the price before you get in. According to the operators, card payment is not possible in taxis, so keep cash ready. Tipping is not expected; there is more on this under Tipping.

In the Seychelles you drive on the left, and the roads are winding and in places narrow. If you are tired after a night flight, it is better to take a transfer to your accommodation on the day of arrival and pick up the car the next morning. How hiring a car works is explained under Hiring a car.

The buses of the state-owned Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) stop on the main road by the airport. Because traffic drives on the left, you have to wait on the opposite side of the road for buses towards Victoria. In Victoria you usually change for Beau Vallon or Bel Ombre. On weekdays the first buses leave at around 05:10 and the last at about 20:30, though most routes finish earlier. Fewer buses run at weekends and on public holidays. With two suitcases and children, the bus is a struggle. You will find more under Travelling by bus in the Seychelles.

After passport control and baggage reclaim, you meet your driver in the arrivals hall. If you are travelling on by domestic flight or ferry, go over the times briefly beforehand (see the next section). Practical tips on cash and cash machines are under Money and banks.

Journey times depend on traffic. Around Victoria, congestion builds up especially in the morning and late afternoon.

The Cat Cocos ferries leave from the Inter-Island Quay in Victoria and take about 1 hour 15 minutes to Praslin. The journey to La Digue continues with a stop in Praslin. The 2026/27 timetable has these departures from Mahé to Praslin (subject to change, current times at Cat Cocos):

An adult economy ticket from Mahé to Praslin costs from about €56 (as of November 2026), and children aged 2 to 11 pay about half. Prices vary depending on the operator and class. More about the ferry on the page Cat Cocos ferry.

The last ferry of the day leaves at 16:30. If your flight lands in the afternoon, it gets tight after immigration and the drive. In that case, plan an overnight stay on Mahé or a domestic flight.

Domestic flights to Praslin leave from the domestic terminal at the same airport. According to booking portals, a flight usually costs considerably more than the ferry, about €125 to €150 (as of November 2026), sometimes less at off-peak times. The free baggage allowance on domestic flights is tighter than on long-haul, so check it beforehand. La Digue has no airstrip, so the last leg is always by boat. More under Domestic flights and Getting around the Seychelles.

If you land late or fly out early, it is often best to stay near the airport or in Victoria. You will find accommodation under Hotel booking, and the packing list for the trip under Travel checklist.

No, taxis are waiting at the airport. But if you book in advance, you get a fixed price, peace of mind and a driver waiting for you. This is especially worthwhile if you arrive late or have a lot of luggage.

If you give your flight number, the actual landing time can be taken into account. So always include the number when you make your enquiry.

According to the operators, no. If you do not have any cash yet, it is best to settle the payment when you book.

At night, a transfer arranged in advance is recommended. General advice is under Crime in the Seychelles.

The ferry pier in Victoria is about 20 minutes away by car. Take a transfer or a taxi and allow time for immigration and baggage.