Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)

Arriving passengers disembark to the international terminal building to clear border control, reclaim baggage, and undergo customs screening.

• Complete the mandatory digital Seychelles Travel Authorisation (TA) online prior to departing for Mahé.
• Present your passport, official travel authorisation document, and proof of onward travel or accommodation to immigration officers.
• Proceed to the baggage reclaim hall located directly past the immigration control desks.
• Pass through customs, where incoming baggage undergoes X-ray screening before you enter the public arrivals area.
• Declare any goods subject to duty or restriction at the marked customs desk before exiting.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis operate from the rank outside the arrivals area; agree the fare or confirm meter usage with the driver prior to departure.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to Victoria

  Costo habitual:

  typically SCR 400 - SCR 600

• Autobús

  Public Bus (SPTC)

  Local buses operated by SPTC stop on the main road outside the airport site; strict size restrictions apply to luggage allowed on board.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 30-45 minutes to Victoria Central Bus Station

  Costo habitual:

  typically SCR 12 - SCR 15

• Tren

  Pre-booked Transfer

  Arranged through hotels or local destination management companies; representatives meet passengers in the arrivals concourse.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to Victoria

  Costo habitual:

  typically SCR 500 - SCR 800

• Alquiler de coches

  Car Rental

  Desks for local and international car hire operators are situated in the public arrivals concourse.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 20-30 minutes driving to Victoria

  Costo habitual:

  typically SCR 700 - SCR 1,200 per day

Transfers between international and domestic flights require walking between the adjacent terminals.

• Exit the International Terminal and walk approximately 2-3 minutes along the covered concourse to the Domestic Terminal.
• Collect all checked baggage in the arrivals hall before proceeding to the domestic check-in counters.
• Allow a minimum transfer time of 90 to 120 minutes between arriving international flights and departing domestic inter-island flights.

Complimentary Wi-Fi coverage is available within the passenger terminal buildings.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network on your mobile device to establish a connection.
• Follow the browser prompt to complete basic registration for access.
• Local mobile network operators maintain kiosks in the arrivals area for purchasing local prepaid SIM cards.

Banking and foreign exchange facilities are located within the international arrivals zone.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) dispensing Seychelles Rupees (SCR) are available landside.
• Licensed foreign exchange desks operate in the arrivals hall to convert major foreign currencies.
• Electronic card payments are widely accepted at established businesses, though small local vendors prefer cash in SCR.

Food and beverage options are limited to small cafes and refreshment stalls in both public and departure areas.

• Landside facilities feature small coffee shops serving hot drinks, cold beverages, and light snacks.
• Airside departure areas contain small snack bars offering refreshments prior to boarding.
• Outlets operate primarily to align with scheduled international flight departures and arrivals.

Executive lounge access is available for passengers departing on international flights.

• The Payankeu Lounge is located airside in the international departures section.
• Facilities include air-conditioned seating, refreshments, and internet access.
• Entry is available to eligible premium class passengers, status holders, and via walk-in entry fees subject to capacity.

There are no transit hotel facilities located within the airport terminal complex.

• Guesthouses and hotels are situated within a 2 to 5 kilometre radius of the airport.
• Short taxi rides connect the airport with nearby accommodation along the eastern coast of Mahé.
• Most island resorts provide pre-arranged transport options for arriving guests.

Baggage reclaim and airline handling desks are located on the ground floor of the terminal.

• Carousels are located immediately past the immigration control counters.
• Report missing or damaged baggage to your operating airline's ground handling agent prior to exiting customs.
• Baggage wrapping services are accessible in the departure check-in area.

Standard public amenities cater to families travelling with infants and young children.

• Baby care and diaper-changing facilities are integrated into primary restroom areas.
• Single-level concourses allow easy movement with strollers throughout the passenger areas.

• ATMs and Bureau de Change
• Car Rental Counters
• Mobile SIM Card Kiosks
• Duty-Free Retail
• Cafes and Refreshments
• Executive Departure Lounge
• Taxi Stand

Número de emergencia local: 999 / 112

• For medical assistance inside the terminal, notify airport security personnel or airline representatives.
• Report lost or stolen passports to the airport police station and notify your national embassy or consulate.
• Seychelles Hospital in Victoria is the primary public medical facility, approximately 25 minutes away by road.

• Verifica la validez de tu pasaporte y cualquier visado, ETA o declaración de entrada requerida.
• Confirma tu terminal de salida en tu tarjeta de embarque el día anterior.
• Activa una travel eSIM para estar conectado nada más aterrizar.
• Descarga mapas sin conexión y haz una captura de pantalla de la dirección de tu hotel y la referencia de tu reserva.
• Informa a tu banco de que vas a viajar y lleva una tarjeta de pago de respaldo.
• Guarda el número de emergencia local y el contacto de tu embajada en tu teléfono.
• Fotografía tu pasaporte y guarda la copia en un lugar al que puedas acceder sin conexión.
• Comprueba la franquicia de equipaje y los artículos restringidos para tu destino.

Las operaciones aeroportuarias cambian. Confirma siempre las terminales, tarifas y horarios con las fuentes oficiales que se indican a continuación antes de viajar.

• Seychelles Civil Aviation AuthorityFuente oficial del aeropuerto
• Seychelles Electronic Border SystemFuente gubernamental
• Seychelles Revenue Commission - CustomsFuente gubernamental
• Seychelles Public Transport CorporationFuente oficial de transporte
• Ministry of Health SeychellesFuente gubernamental