Flights to Seychelles 2026 ✈️ Airlines, Routes & July Updates
Flights to Seychelles 2026 airline routes and July travel update

✈️ Flights to Seychelles 2026 — Airlines, Routes & July Updates

🟢 Last update / Dernière mise à jour : 5 July 2026
Airline operations snapshot: as at 4 July 2026

⚠️ Flight schedules can change quickly. Always check your exact booking directly with the airline before going to the airport.

Air Seychelles active Emirates Dubai daily Qatar Doha 4 weekly Discover Frankfurt resumed Aeroflot returns 8 July Etihad caution
🇬🇧 July 2026 update: Seychelles is well connected again compared with the mid-June disruption period. The latest airline operations snapshot lists Air Seychelles, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, IndiGo, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania and Discover Airlines. Etihad remains a separate caution point because scheduled Etihad flights to and from Seychelles were previously listed as suspended from 13 June 2026 until the end of the Summer 2026 season.

🇫🇷 Mise à jour juillet 2026 : les Seychelles sont à nouveau bien connectées par rapport à la période de perturbation de mi-juin. Le dernier tableau des opérations aériennes liste Air Seychelles, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, IndiGo, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania et Discover Airlines. Etihad reste un point de prudence séparé, car les vols programmés Etihad vers/depuis les Seychelles avaient été annoncés suspendus à partir du 13 juin 2026 jusqu’à la fin de la saison été 2026.

🇬🇧 Looking for flights to Seychelles? In 2026, most travellers reach Mahé International Airport via Dubai, Doha, Paris, Frankfurt, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Mumbai, Istanbul, Dar es Salaam or other regional hubs depending on their departure country.

🇫🇷 Vous cherchez des vols vers les Seychelles ? En 2026, la plupart des voyageurs arrivent à l’aéroport international de Mahé via Dubai, Doha, Paris, Francfort, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Mumbai, Istanbul, Dar es Salaam ou d’autres hubs selon leur pays de départ.

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📊 Airline Operations Snapshot — as at 4 July 2026

🇬🇧 The image below is used as an illustrative airline operations snapshot. The page hero remains unchanged.

🇫🇷 L’image ci-dessous est utilisée comme visuel illustratif des opérations aériennes. Le hero de la page reste inchangé.

Seychelles airline developments update of airline operations to and from Seychelles as at 4 July 2026
Airline developments — update of airline operations to/from Seychelles as at 4 July 2026. Information received from the Seychelles Airports Authority. Special flights may be extended; travellers should check directly with the respective airline.

🌍 Current Situation — 5 July 2026

🇬🇧 Flight connectivity to Seychelles is active through several regions: the Middle East, Europe, Africa and India. The strongest routes to compare first are Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha, Air Seychelles via Paris / Abu Dhabi / Johannesburg / Mauritius / Colombo, Ethiopian via Addis Ababa, Kenya Airways via Nairobi, Discover Airlines via Frankfurt and IndiGo via Mumbai.

🇫🇷 La connectivité aérienne vers les Seychelles est active via plusieurs régions : Moyen-Orient, Europe, Afrique et Inde. Les routes les plus importantes à comparer sont Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha, Air Seychelles via Paris / Abu Dhabi / Johannesburg / Maurice / Colombo, Ethiopian via Addis Ababa, Kenya Airways via Nairobi, Discover Airlines via Francfort et IndiGo via Mumbai.

🇦🇪 Dubai / Emirates 🇬🇧 Emirates is listed daily between Seychelles and Dubai, one of the strongest options to compare first.
🇫🇷 Emirates est listé quotidiennement entre les Seychelles et Dubai, l’une des options les plus solides à comparer en priorité.
🇶🇦 Doha / Qatar Airways 🇬🇧 Qatar Airways is listed 4 weekly via Doha, with year-round flights.
🇫🇷 Qatar Airways est listé 4 fois par semaine via Doha, avec vols toute l’année.
🇸🇨 Air Seychelles 🇬🇧 Air Seychelles is listed to Abu Dhabi, Paris CDG, Johannesburg, Mauritius and Colombo.
🇫🇷 Air Seychelles est listé vers Abu Dhabi, Paris CDG, Johannesburg, Maurice et Colombo.
🇦🇪 Etihad / Abu Dhabi 🇬🇧 Air Seychelles serving Abu Dhabi is not the same as Etihad scheduled service. Etihad remains a caution point until directly verified.
🇫🇷 Air Seychelles vers Abu Dhabi n’est pas la même chose qu’un vol programmé Etihad. Etihad reste un point de prudence à vérifier directement.

🧭 Flights to Seychelles — Airline Operations Table

Airline Route Status & Weekly Frequency Airline Notes
Air Seychelles (HM) Abu Dhabi
Paris CDG
Johannesburg
Mauritius
Colombo 		Daily

2 weekly

3 weekly

4 weekly

1 weekly 		Paris CDG twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays until end of July 2026. Three weekly flights commence from end of July to end of August 2026.
Emirates (EK) Dubai
Antananarivo 		Daily

5 weekly 		Dubai route EK705/6. Antananarivo route EK707/8.
Qatar Airways (QR) Doha 4 weekly Year-round flights.
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) Addis Ababa Daily Year-round flights.
Kenya Airways (KQ) Nairobi 5 weekly Year-round flights.
IndiGo (6E) Mumbai 4 weekly Year-round flights.
Aeroflot (SU) Moscow 2 weekly Return to service 8 July 2026.
Turkish Airlines (TK) Istanbul 3 weekly Resumed 16 June 2026.
Air Tanzania (TC) Dar es Salaam 3 weekly Started 3 May 2026.
Discover Airlines (4Y) Frankfurt 2 weekly Resumed 28 June 2026.
🇬🇧 Important: special flights may be operating and may be extended. Always check directly with the respective airline before relying on any route or frequency.

🇫🇷 Important : des vols spéciaux peuvent être opérés et prolongés. Vérifiez toujours directement auprès de la compagnie concernée avant de vous baser sur une route ou une fréquence.

💡 Best Options to Compare First

🇬🇧 The best route depends on your departure country, budget, flexibility and connection risk. From July 2026, compare these options first:

🇫🇷 La meilleure route dépend de votre pays de départ, de votre budget, de votre flexibilité et du risque de correspondance. En juillet 2026, comparez ces options en priorité :

🇦🇪 Emirates via Dubai Daily route listed. Strong option for Europe, Asia, Middle East and long-haul connections.
🇶🇦 Qatar via Doha Four weekly flights listed, with year-round operations shown.
🇫🇷 Air Seychelles via Paris Two weekly Fridays and Sundays until end July, then three weekly from end July to end August.
🇩🇪 Discover via Frankfurt Two weekly flights listed. Useful Europe option for Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and nearby countries.
🇪🇹 Ethiopian via Addis Ababa Daily flights listed. Useful Africa hub.
🇰🇪 Kenya Airways via Nairobi Five weekly flights listed. Useful East Africa connection.
⚠️ High caution with Etihad / Abu Dhabi: Air Seychelles is listed daily to Abu Dhabi, but the previous Seychelles Airports advisory stated that scheduled Etihad flights to and from Seychelles were suspended from 13 June 2026 until the end of the Summer 2026 season. Travellers with Etihad tickets should verify directly with Etihad or their travel agent.

🇫🇷 Grande prudence avec Etihad / Abu Dhabi : Air Seychelles est listé quotidiennement vers Abu Dhabi, mais le précédent avis de Seychelles Airports indiquait que les vols programmés Etihad vers/depuis les Seychelles étaient suspendus depuis le 13 juin 2026 jusqu’à la fin de la saison été 2026. Les voyageurs avec un billet Etihad doivent vérifier directement auprès d’Etihad ou de leur agence.

🇪🇺 Flights from Europe to Seychelles

🇬🇧 Europe remains one of the most useful ways to reach Seychelles in 2026, especially for travellers from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Italy and nearby countries.

🇫🇷 L’Europe reste l’une des options les plus utiles pour rejoindre les Seychelles en 2026, surtout pour les voyageurs depuis la France, la Belgique, la Suisse, l’Allemagne, le Luxembourg, l’Italie et les pays voisins.

  • Paris CDG — Air Seychelles is listed twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays until end of July, then three weekly from end July to end August 2026.
  • Frankfurt — Discover Airlines is listed twice weekly and resumed at the end of June 2026.
  • Istanbul — Turkish Airlines is listed three weekly after resuming on 16 June 2026.
  • Rome / other Europe hubs — may appear through Air Seychelles or connecting itineraries depending on season and airline schedules.
  • Dubai / Doha connections — useful for many European departure cities, especially when direct Europe fares are high.
✅ Best for Europe: compare Air Seychelles Paris, Discover via Frankfurt, Turkish via Istanbul, Emirates via Dubai and Qatar via Doha.

🇫🇷 Pour l’Europe : comparez Air Seychelles Paris, Discover via Francfort, Turkish via Istanbul, Emirates via Dubai et Qatar via Doha.

🌐 Flights via the Middle East

Hub Airline Status — July 2026 Advice
Dubai Emirates Daily route listed. One of the strongest options to compare first. Check exact flight status and connection time.
Doha Qatar Airways Four weekly flights listed. Good option via Doha. Verify exact days, ticket validity and transit rules.
Abu Dhabi Air Seychelles / Etihad distinction Air Seychelles is listed daily to Abu Dhabi. Etihad scheduled service remains a caution point. Do not confuse Air Seychelles Abu Dhabi service with Etihad scheduled service. Verify directly with the operating airline.
Important: a hub can be active while a specific airline’s Seychelles route is suspended or changing. Always check the operating airline and exact flight number.

🇫🇷 Important : un hub peut être actif alors qu’une route spécifique d’une compagnie vers les Seychelles est suspendue ou en changement. Vérifiez toujours la compagnie opératrice et le numéro de vol exact.

🌍 Flights via Africa & India

🇬🇧 Africa and India routes are important alternatives for reaching Seychelles, especially when Middle East or Europe fares are high.

🇫🇷 Les routes via l’Afrique et l’Inde sont des alternatives importantes pour rejoindre les Seychelles, surtout quand les tarifs via le Moyen-Orient ou l’Europe sont élevés.

  • Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Airlines is listed daily.
  • Nairobi — Kenya Airways is listed five weekly.
  • Johannesburg — Air Seychelles is listed three weekly.
  • Mauritius — Air Seychelles is listed four weekly.
  • Dar es Salaam — Air Tanzania is listed three weekly, started 3 May 2026.
  • Mumbai — IndiGo is listed four weekly, strengthening the India–Seychelles route.
  • Colombo — Air Seychelles is listed one weekly.
✅ Travel tip: Africa and India routes can be useful if you need more price options or if Europe / Middle East routes are full.

🇫🇷 Astuce voyage : les routes via l’Afrique et l’Inde peuvent être utiles si vous cherchez plus d’options de prix ou si les routes Europe / Moyen-Orient sont complètes.

🇸🇨 Air Seychelles — July / August 2026 Notes

🇬🇧 Air Seychelles remains important for Europe, regional flights and domestic travel between Mahé and Praslin. The July snapshot lists Abu Dhabi daily, Paris CDG twice weekly, Johannesburg three weekly, Mauritius four weekly and Colombo one weekly.

🇫🇷 Air Seychelles reste important pour l’Europe, les vols régionaux et les vols domestiques entre Mahé et Praslin. Le tableau de juillet liste Abu Dhabi quotidien, Paris CDG deux fois par semaine, Johannesburg trois fois par semaine, Maurice quatre fois par semaine et Colombo une fois par semaine.

  • Paris CDG — twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays until end of July 2026; three weekly flights from end July to end August 2026.
  • Abu Dhabi — daily Air Seychelles service listed.
  • Johannesburg — three weekly flights listed.
  • Mauritius — four weekly flights listed.
  • Colombo — one weekly flight listed.
  • Mahé ↔ Praslin domestic flights — still useful for travellers connecting between islands; always check timing if your international flight changes.
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🧳 Practical Travel Advice

  • Book flexible tickets where possible, especially during route recovery or schedule-change periods.
  • Check your airline’s official website or app before going to the airport.
  • Check the operating airline, especially if your itinerary includes codeshare flights.
  • Keep enough connection time if travelling through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Istanbul, Frankfurt or Mumbai.
  • Use high caution with Etihad / Abu Dhabi unless your booking is directly reconfirmed by Etihad or your travel agent.
  • Check hotel, ferry and domestic transfer timings if your international flight changes.
  • If your flight is cancelled, contact the airline first for rebooking, rerouting or refund options.
  • Keep screenshots of airline emails, cancellation notices, refund rules and receipts.
  • Download your e-Border / Travel Authorisation and keep it accessible offline.
  • For island connections, compare Mahé–Praslin domestic flights and ferry timings before confirming accommodation.
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❓ FAQ — Flights to Seychelles 2026

What airlines fly to Seychelles in July 2026?
Air Seychelles, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, IndiGo, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania and Discover Airlines are listed in the latest July 2026 airline operations snapshot. Travellers should always verify their exact flight directly with the airline.
Quelles compagnies volent vers les Seychelles en juillet 2026 ?
Air Seychelles, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, IndiGo, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania et Discover Airlines sont listées dans le dernier tableau des opérations aériennes de juillet 2026. Il faut toujours vérifier son vol exact auprès de la compagnie.
Are Qatar Airways flights to Seychelles operating?
Yes. Qatar Airways is listed four weekly via Doha, with year-round flights shown.
Les vols Qatar Airways vers les Seychelles fonctionnent-ils ?
Oui. Qatar Airways est listé quatre fois par semaine via Doha, avec des vols indiqués toute l’année.
Is Emirates flying to Seychelles?
Yes. Emirates is listed daily via Dubai, with Antananarivo also listed five weekly.
Emirates vole-t-il vers les Seychelles ?
Oui. Emirates est listé quotidiennement via Dubai, avec Antananarivo également listé cinq fois par semaine.
Can you fly directly to Seychelles from Europe?
Yes, some Europe options are listed, including Air Seychelles via Paris CDG and Discover Airlines via Frankfurt. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is also a useful Europe / global hub option.
Peut-on voler directement vers les Seychelles depuis l’Europe ?
Oui, certaines options Europe sont listées, notamment Air Seychelles via Paris CDG et Discover Airlines via Francfort. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul est aussi une option utile comme hub Europe / monde.
Is Etihad flying to Seychelles?
High caution. Air Seychelles is listed daily to Abu Dhabi, but Etihad scheduled services are a separate issue. The previous Seychelles Airports advisory stated that scheduled Etihad flights to and from Seychelles were suspended from 13 June 2026 until the end of the Summer 2026 season. Travellers with Etihad tickets should verify directly with Etihad.
Etihad vole-t-il vers les Seychelles ?
Grande prudence. Air Seychelles est listé quotidiennement vers Abu Dhabi, mais les vols programmés Etihad sont un sujet séparé. Le précédent avis de Seychelles Airports indiquait que les vols programmés Etihad vers/depuis les Seychelles étaient suspendus depuis le 13 juin 2026 jusqu’à la fin de la saison été 2026. Les voyageurs avec un billet Etihad doivent vérifier directement auprès d’Etihad.
What is the best route to Seychelles right now?
As of July 2026, compare Emirates via Dubai, Qatar via Doha, Air Seychelles via Paris or Abu Dhabi, Ethiopian via Addis Ababa, Kenya Airways via Nairobi, Discover via Frankfurt, Turkish via Istanbul and IndiGo via Mumbai depending on your departure country.
Quelle est la meilleure route vers les Seychelles actuellement ?
En juillet 2026, comparez Emirates via Dubai, Qatar via Doha, Air Seychelles via Paris ou Abu Dhabi, Ethiopian via Addis Ababa, Kenya Airways via Nairobi, Discover via Francfort, Turkish via Istanbul et IndiGo via Mumbai selon votre pays de départ.
Are flights to Seychelles disrupted?
Seychelles is accessible with multiple listed routes, but schedules can still change. Travellers should check exact airline schedules, ticket status and connection rules before departure.
Les vols vers les Seychelles sont-ils perturbés ?
Les Seychelles sont accessibles avec plusieurs routes listées, mais les horaires peuvent encore changer. Il faut vérifier les horaires exacts, le statut du billet et les règles de correspondance avant le départ.

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