Seychelles was pretty much desolate until the 17th century, when British settlers eyed the country for occupancy. By the end of the 18th century, the islands were under British rule and citizens worked to build up the islands as they are known to travelers today.
Today when your flight to Seychelles arrives, you’ll be amidst115 islands. The year-round tourist destination welcomes weary travelers disembarking Seychelles flights for some rest and rejuvenation at one of the island’s resorts. The miles of soft sand beaches and crystal-blue waters grace the Seychelles coastline offering visitors a chance at windsurfing, sailing, or just a bit of solitude. While the islands are blessed by tropical landscapes, travelers on Seychelles flights can also find a wealth of African culture in the food, clothes and music of Seychelles.
Longtime visitors booking flights to Seychelles know that since the 1960s, the islands were established as the top luxury destination in Africa. Despite recent economic drawbacks, committed travelers to the area continue to book Seychelles flights and resort accommodations for holiday and vacation travel. Tourism remains high but in competition with more budget-friendly destinations like Madagascar and Mauritius.
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Settled south of the equator, the Seychelles’ tropical climate brings high humidity and temperature between 75-85 degrees F year round. Seasons are influenced primarily by the direction of monsoons, so be careful to plan your Seychelles flight around potential rainy seasons. The Northwest monsoon spans between October and March, and the Southeast monsoon lasts between May and September, when temperatures are cooler.
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Fortunately, the islands’ tropical climate makes any time of the year easy to find cheap flights to the Seychelles.
Peak Season: If underwater sports are your calling, book flights to the Seychelles between April and October to maximize your time for snorkeling and diving. Water temperatures reach 86 degrees F, and you can easily see 100 feet into the clear, blue water. A week-long celebration called the Festival Kreol celebrates Creole traditions and is open to anyone booking flights to the Seychelles in March.
Off-peak Season:The winter months serve as the off season, but those booking flights to Seychelles can take part in the Seychelles Sailing Cup in January, when beautiful sea crafts take the sea-stage and cruise the waters.
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Of the Seychelles 115 islands, only nine draw the most tourist attraction. Up to 20 domestic Seychelles flights within Mahe, La Dingue, and Praslin can be booked through Air Seychelles. Helicopter service also runs between Mahe and Silhouette, and Fregate and North Island.
For water-based Seychelles travel, hop aboard Cat Coco, which links Mahe with Praslin by a catamaran twice a day. Inter-island ferries run frequent service between Praslin and La Digue, and crossing usually takes about an hour.
The Seychelles Public Transportation Corporation runs bus service on Mahe and Praslin between 6 a.m and 7 p.m., including some night services. Car rental is possible as well, and major car rental agencies like Hertz and Sixt Rent A Car are available for help. Remember to drive on the left hand side of the road.
Outside of transportation rental, walking and biking are very popular among tourists and locals alike. Taxis are available at hotel stands and by hailing one on the street.
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- Aldabra Atoll: While the Aldabra Atoll remains an intriguing sight for most, it’s only attainable for the very eager. One of the worlds largest raised coral atolls, it ranges 21 miles from east to west, and is surrounded by a tidal lagoon filled with tiger sharks, manta rays, sea birds, and turtles. The only people who live on it are scientists, and but if you’re booking your Seychelles flight with determination to see the Aldabra, you can request permission from the Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF) and stay in one of the eight accommodations on its surface. It’s no easy task to get there: Your Seychelles flight will land at a remote airport on Assomption Island, and then you’ll ride the Indian Ocean explorer 17 miles to your destination.
- Cousin Island: For those booking flights to Seychelles with game-viewing in mind, Cousin Island is the place to go. With 300,000 birds in a half-mile diameter, you can’t go wrong. Seven species of sea birds including fairy terns, white tailed tropic birds, and shearwater birds fly all over the island, making bird watching an easy exploit. Organized tours from Praslin run from Tuesday through Friday.
- La Digue: Known for its clear, green waters, and smooth, white sand, La Digue is an island that should top your Seychelles travel agenda. Smooth granite rocks fill the beaches on this barely-developed island. Everything here moves more slowly, including clocks, cars, and locals. For an escape like no other, book flights to Seychelles and head straight to La Digue.
- Celebrations: People come from all over the world to celebrate in Seychelles-style. If you’re planning your Seychelles flight around Catholic holidays, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate with the locals: Easter, Corpus Christi, Assumption, and Immaculate Conception are all taken very seriously and welcome travelers to participate in the fun. For nonreligious travelers, book flights to the Seychelles in October, when the Festival of Kreol showcases fine cuisine, high-end fashion, and authentic art, music and dance.
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Your flight to the Seychelles arrives at Mahe Island (SEZ) (Seychelles International), just 6 miles southeast from Victoria.
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A visa is not required to enter Seychelles. A one-month visitor's permit is issued on arrival and may be extended on application. All visitors do, however, require a passport valid for the duration of their visit, return or onward ticket, sufficient funds to cover their stay (a minimum of $150 per day), and proof of accommodation. Extensions are possible if applied for at least a week before expiry of original visa.
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While a valid passport is necessary for planning travel to Seychelles, your visa is issued upon arrival, so you don’t need to worry about obtaining one until your Seychelles flight lands.
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