⚠️ Seychelles Flight Disruptions — May 2026 Travel Update

Reliable travel situation update for visitors flying to or from Seychelles

🔴 Last update / Dernière mise à jour : 15 May 2026

🇬🇧 Important information for travellers flying to or from Seychelles during the current regional air travel disruptions.

🇫🇷 Informations importantes pour les voyageurs se rendant aux Seychelles ou quittant les Seychelles pendant les perturbations aériennes régionales actuelles.

✅ Quick Summary for Travellers

✈️ Current Flight Situation — 15 May 2026

🇬🇧 Flight connectivity to Seychelles is improving, especially via Dubai, Europe and Africa. Abu Dhabi is operating with reduced frequency until mid-June. Doha remains problematic for Seychelles travellers because Qatar Airways flights to Seychelles are cancelled until 15 June 2026.

🇫🇷 La connectivité aérienne vers les Seychelles s’améliore, notamment via Dubai, l’Europe et l’Afrique. Abu Dhabi fonctionne avec une fréquence réduite jusqu’à mi-juin. Doha reste problématique pour les voyageurs vers les Seychelles car les vols Qatar Airways vers les Seychelles sont annulés jusqu’au 15 juin 2026.

🧭 Middle East Hubs: Qatar, Dubai & Abu Dhabi

✅ Best Flight Options Right Now

🇬🇧 For travellers planning a trip to Seychelles now, the safest approach is to choose routes that are currently operating or less affected by the Middle East disruptions.

🇫🇷 Pour les voyageurs qui prévoient un voyage aux Seychelles actuellement, le plus sûr est de choisir des routes déjà opérationnelles ou moins exposées aux perturbations du Moyen-Orient.

• Emirates via Dubai — currently one of the strongest Middle East options.
• Etihad via Abu Dhabi — possible, but reduced frequency until mid-June: verify carefully.
• Air Seychelles from Europe — Paris and Rome services improve European connectivity.
• Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa — useful Africa hub connection.
• Kenya Airways via Nairobi — useful Africa hub connection.

📊 Airline Operations Snapshot

🇬🇧 Overview based on airport and airline information available at the time of this update.

🇫🇷 Aperçu basé sur les informations disponibles auprès de l’aéroport et des compagnies aériennes au moment de cette mise à jour.

Source image: Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority / Seychelles Airports information — March / April / May 2026 context. Always verify directly with your airline before travelling.

✈️ Airline-by-Airline Update

🇶🇦 Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways flights to Seychelles are cancelled until 15 June 2026. Qatar Airways is rebuilding a wider international schedule, but travellers should not assume Seychelles flights are available before that date unless their booking is directly reconfirmed by the airline.

🇦🇪 Emirates

Emirates flights between Dubai and Seychelles are operating and remain one of the most stable Middle East options at the moment. Travellers should still check their exact flight status before heading to the airport.

🇦🇪 Etihad Airways

Etihad flights via Abu Dhabi are operating at reduced frequency until mid-June 2026. Passengers should verify their booking, flight number and departure time directly with Etihad before travelling.

🇸🇨 Air Seychelles

Air Seychelles has strengthened European connectivity with Paris and Rome services. These routes are useful alternatives for European travellers while some Middle East connections remain unstable.

🇪🇹 Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines remains a useful option via Addis Ababa for travellers connecting through Africa.

🇰🇪 Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways remains a useful option via Nairobi for travellers connecting through Africa.

⚠️ What to do if your flight is cancelled

• Contact your airline immediately and check your booking status.
• Do not go to the airport without confirmation if your flight is affected.
• Ask your airline about rebooking, rerouting or refund options.
• Check alternative routes via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Europe or Africa.
• Keep hotel, transfer, ferry and car rental providers informed if your arrival time changes.
• Keep screenshots of airline emails, cancellation notices and receipts.
• Contact your embassy or consulate if you are stranded or need urgent assistance.

🧳 Traveller Checklist Before Departure

• Check your airline booking directly on the airline website or app.
• Check your connection hub: Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Paris or Rome.
• Keep flexible options if travelling before mid-June 2026.
• Confirm airport transfers and ferries if your arrival time changes.
• Keep insurance documents ready in case of delay, missed connection or cancellation.
• Download offline copies of tickets, hotel bookings, ferry bookings and your Seychelles travel authorisation.

❓ Travel FAQ — Updated 15 May 2026

Are flights to Seychelles operating normally?
Not fully. Seychelles remains accessible, but some routes are still affected, especially Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi with reduced frequency.

Are Qatar Airways flights to Seychelles operating?
No. According to the latest airport advisory available, Qatar Airways flights to Seychelles are cancelled until 15 June 2026.

Is Emirates flying to Seychelles?
Yes. Emirates flights via Dubai are operating and currently appear to be one of the most stable Middle East options.

Is Etihad flying to Seychelles?
Etihad is operating at reduced frequency until mid-June 2026. Travellers should confirm their exact flight directly with Etihad.

Can I still travel to Seychelles?
Yes. Seychelles remains accessible, but travellers may need to choose alternative routes via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Europe or Africa.

What should I do before going to the airport?
Check your booking directly with the airline, verify the latest flight status, and avoid going to the airport without confirmation if your flight may be affected.

FR — Les Seychelles sont-elles toujours accessibles ?
Oui. Les Seychelles restent accessibles, mais certaines routes sont perturbées. Il faut vérifier sa compagnie et son hub de correspondance avant le départ.

FR — Qatar Airways vole-t-il vers les Seychelles ?
Non. Les vols Qatar Airways vers les Seychelles sont annulés jusqu’au 15 juin 2026.

FR — Etihad fonctionne-t-il normalement ?
Pas totalement. Etihad fonctionne avec une fréquence réduite jusqu’à mi-juin 2026. Il faut vérifier directement son vol.

🏛️ Airline, Embassy & Assistance

🇬🇧 In case of disruption, your airline is the first point of contact for rebooking, rerouting or refunds. Embassies and consulates can help if you are stranded or need urgent consular assistance.

🇫🇷 En cas de perturbation, votre compagnie aérienne est le premier contact pour réacheminement, remboursement ou modification. Les ambassades et consulats peuvent aider si vous êtes bloqué ou en situation d’urgence consulaire.

• Air Seychelles — contact the airline directly for booking and operational updates.
• Qatar Airways — check Manage Booking and official travel alerts before departure.
• Emirates — check flight status directly on the Emirates website or app.
• Etihad Airways — confirm your schedule directly because frequencies are reduced until mid-June.
• Embassy / Consulate — contact your country’s consular service if you are stranded or need urgent assistance.

Important: always verify emergency contacts directly with the relevant airline, embassy or official government website before relying on them for urgent travel decisions.

📰 Timeline

• 15 May 2026 — Page updated: Qatar Airways to Seychelles still cancelled until 15 June 2026; Etihad reduced frequency until mid-June 2026.
• 4 May 2026 — Seychelles Airports Authority update: Qatar cancelled until 15 June; Etihad reduced frequency until mid-June.
• 27 April 2026 — Previous update: Dubai and Abu Dhabi improving; Qatar Airways to Seychelles still cancelled until 15 June 2026.
• 7 April 2026 — Seychelles Airports Authority confirmed Qatar Airways flights to Seychelles cancelled until 15 June 2026; some Etihad and Kenya Airways April cancellations listed.
• March / April 2026 — Air Seychelles strengthened European connectivity with Paris and Rome services.

📌 Summary for Travellers

🇬🇧 Simple summary: Seychelles is open and reachable, but travellers should choose routes carefully. Dubai is currently the strongest Middle East hub option, Abu Dhabi is operating with reduced frequency, and Qatar Airways to Seychelles remains unavailable until 15 June 2026.

🇫🇷 Résumé simple : les Seychelles restent ouvertes et accessibles, mais il faut choisir sa route avec prudence. Dubai est actuellement l’option Moyen-Orient la plus solide, Abu Dhabi fonctionne avec fréquence réduite, et Qatar Airways vers les Seychelles reste indisponible jusqu’au 15 juin 2026.

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