Why take a flight to Seychelles?

The Seychelles is an archipelago of islands situated in the Indian Ocean, featuring palm-fringed beaches and boasting endless sunshine. There are over 100 islands to explore and limitless opportunities for outdoor adventures, from surfing to snorkelling coral reefs, to hiking and birdwatching. Nothing says "honeymoon destination" quite like the Seychelles, and many couples book flights to the Seychelles to experience the ultimate romantic vacation.

When to book flights to Seychelles?

While there are seasons in the Seychelles, the weather is ideal for a vacation all year round. Even on rainy days there’s generally a good deal of sunshine too. Between April and October winds blow from the southeast, so this could be a good time to visit if you’re a fan of windsurfing. And while the temperatures may drop slightly, they’re never below around 25° C. This can be a great time to find cheap flights to Seychelles.

The best month to go to the Seychelles and enjoy uninterrupted sunshine is August. However, the price of Seychelles plane tickets can be higher than in other months of the year. 

How to find cheap flights to Seychelles?

To find Seychelles cheap flights aim to book in advance, meaning at least a month to 6 weeks before you travel. Use Expedia’s powerful search engine to compare flights from multiple airline providers. It’s quick, free, and easy to filter your search and find some of the cheapest flights to Seychelles available.

Using Expedia you can identify not only some of the cheapest months to fly but you could find the cheapest days and times of day for cheap flights to Seychelles. If you can be flexible, you’ll usually be able to get tickets to Seychelles at the best prices. If you’re not fussy about which airline you use or can fly from a number of airports, so much the better when making Seychelles flight bookings.

Flights to Seychelles from Canada

There are no direct flights to Seychelles from Canada, however if you can fit in a stopover or 2 you have plenty of options. You can get flights to Seychelles from Canada from several major Canadian cities, including the following:

• Flights from Ottawa to Victoria – 28 hours 12 minutes (2 stops)
• Flights from Vancouver to Victoria – 27 hours 40 (1 stop)
• Flights from Calgary to Victoria – 26 hours 15 minutes (2 stops)
• Flights from Montreal to Victoria – 22 hours 20 minutes (2 stops)
• Flights from Toronto to Victoria – 19 hours 20 minutes (1 stop)

Main airports in Seychelles

Most flights from Canada to Seychelles go to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), located near the capital of Victoria on Mahe Island.

Which airlines fly to Seychelles?

A number of well and lesser-known airlines fly to Seychelles from Canada including:

• KLM
• Air Canada
• Kenya Airways
• Delta
• Ethiopian Airlines

How to get around in Seychelles

Travel between the islands of Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue is best done by ferry, with the rest of the islands reachable via private chartered boat. Flying is the only way to reach the more remote islands of Seychelles. The main roads of Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue are well maintained and signposted, and car hire is available on the island including a number of 4-wheel drives.

Taxis are readily available on the main islands, and the government-controlled fares are reasonable. Bikes can be hired from most tourist hotels. The capital Victoria is easy to walk around as are all the main towns in Seychelles. There’s also a bus route in Mahe and Praslin that is reliable and regular.

Must-see attractions in Seychelles

Moyenne island is popular to view the giant tortoises that roam freely here, and there’s also a nature reserve packed with exotic plants and trees. Fregate Island is known for its watersports including scuba diving, snorkelling, and yachting.

Anse Victorin beach is located here, often voted best beach in the Seychelles. Anse Lazio beach is famous for its white sands and shady Takamasa trees, and is another must-see beach during a vacation—as is Beau Vallon Beach, known for jet skiing and top-notch hotels and restaurants.

Tips for travelling in Seychelles

The Seychelles is extremely multicultural, and the languages spoken here include English, French, and Seychellois Creole. Navigating things in English should be no problem.

If you’re driving in Seychelles get used to driving on the left and prepare yourself for narrow roads that can be difficult to navigate. The upside is that traffic is generally low. Many attractions, museums, and landmarks are closed on Sundays so plan your itinerary around this.

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