List of 8 Domestic & International Airports in Seychelles

Located in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is an archipelagic state which consists of a total of 115 islands. It is the least populated African country, consisting of less than 1 Lakh people. The economy of this state is majorly dependent on tourism.

Based on this, the Government is developing accessibility via airports in Seychelles to attract more tourists from all over the world.

There are at least 15 airports in Seychelles Islands. Each island here comprises an airport providing accessibility to the other islands.

Note: The services and other details are dynamic. Kindly verify all information before planning a trip.

1. Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Mahe Island

Located on the Mahe Island, the Seychelles International Airport is the busiest and the largest airport of this island group. Besides serving passengers, it is also a Seychelles Public Defence Office military base.

This airport is only 11 km away from the capital city, Victoria. Some famous airlines like Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, etc., operate here.

• Location: Victoria, Mahe Island
• ICAO Code: FSIA
• IATA Code: SEZ
• Category: International and Military Airport
• Number of Terminals
  • The International terminal handles all international flights.
  • The Domestic terminal operates all domestic flights.
  • The Cargo terminal handles all the cargo duties.
• Services & Amenities
  • Medical services
  • ATMs
  • Restaurants
  • Duty-free shops

2. Praslin Island Airport (PRI), Grand Anse

The Praslin Island Airport is also known as the Iles des Palmes Airport, the second most important airport in Seychelles Islands. Inaugurated in 2001, this airport is located about 3 km from the city centre. It is mainly operated by Air Seychelles Airlines, which schedules flights to different islands of Seychelles and other parts of the world.

• Location: MMGV+C22, Grand Anse, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSPP
• IATA Code: PRI
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Number of Terminals: Only a single terminal operates both international and domestic flights.
• Services & Amenities
  • Gift shops
  • ATMs and banks
  • Duty-free shopping

3. Denis Island Airport (DEI), Denis Island

Located 94 km from the capital city of Seychelles, Victoria, Denis Island Airport is one of the significant Seychelles island airports. It mainly uses Air Seychelles for offering flights to the passengers. It is the only airport serving the  Denis Island area, which makes it busy.

• Location: Denis Island, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSSD
• IATA Code: DEI
• Category: Private Airport
• Number of Terminals: Only one terminal controls all flight operations.
• Services & Amenities
  • Duty-free shopping
  • ATMs
  • Medical assistance

4. Bird Island Airport (BDI), Bird Island

Bird Island Airport is another airstrip operating on one of the islands of Seychelles. It only provides private plane services to Mahe Island, which is at least 100 km away. Additionally, if you want to fly to the other islands of this group, you might be provided with a private Helicopter or chartered flight.

• Location: Bird Island, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSSB
• IATA Code: BDI
• Category: Private Airport
• Number of Terminals: There is only one terminal operating all the flights.
• Services & Amenities
  • Duty-free shopping
  • ATMs
  • Medical assistance

5. Assumption Island Airport, Assumption Island

Assumption Island Airport is again a private airstrip in the Assumption Island of Seychelles. It is located 30 km to the southeast of Aldabra Atoll, which is the second-largest coral atoll. This airport only has a concrete runway but no terminals. It attracts a huge number of tourists every year worldwide, offering only one charter flight.

• Location: Assumption Island, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSAS
• IATA Code: none
• Category: Private and Military Airport
• Number of Terminals: There is no passenger terminal present on this island.
• Services & Amenities
  • ATMs and banks
  • Medical assistance

6. Alphonse Airport, Alphonse Island

Alphonse Airport is located on Alphonse Island, the only island of the Alphonse Atoll, a coral archipelago. It is only 3 km to the north of St. François Atoll. This airport mainly uses Air Seychelles airline to offer passengers the flights.

• Location: Alphonse Island, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSAL
• IATA Code: none
• Category: Private Airport
• Number of Terminals: There is a single terminal operating in this airport.
• Services & Amenities
  • ATMs
  • Medical assistance

7. Fregate Island Airport (FRK), Fregate Island

The Fregate Island Airport in Seychelles is one of the smallest operating airports in the Seychelles islands. This small airport is situated at a distance of only 55 km from the capital city of Seychelles, Victoria. Being a small airport, it has no paved runway.

• Location: Fregate Island, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSSF
• IATA Code: FRK
• Category: Private Airport
• Number of Terminals: This airport has only one terminal operating all the flight activities.
• Services & Amenities
  • Medical services
  • Disability support

8. Desroches Airport (DES), Desroches Island

Desroches Island is the main island of the Amirante Islands group, forming the outer islands of Seychelles. The Desroches Airport on this island is 230 km from Victoria's capital. Air Seychelles Airline is used for offering flights to the passengers in this airport.

• Location: 8M34+F42, Desroches Island, Seychelles
• ICAO Code: FSDR
• IATA Code: DES
• Category: Private Airport
• Number of Terminals: This airport has only one terminal operating flight activities.
• Services & Amenities
  • ATMs
  • Medical services