Transport

Can you catch the 11am Cat Cocos ferry to Praslin after landing at Mahé airport at 8:55am?

It's doable but tight: immigration at Mahé typically takes 20–40 minutes, leaving roughly 1.5 hours to reach the ferry terminal. The Cat Cocos shuttle transfer costs €44 for a group of 4; a local taxi may be cheaper.

1 source · 3 days ago

Do you need to reclaim and recheck baggage on a connecting flight with Seychelles Airlines?

In practice, baggage is usually checked through to the final destination and boarding passes for both flights are issued at once — no need to reclaim or recheck.

1 source · 33 days ago

Flying to Mahe via Abu Dhabi with Etihad: is baggage checked through, and do you get a hotel if you miss the connection or have a long layover?

On a Moscow–Abu Dhabi–Mahe itinerary with Etihad and Air Seychelles, baggage may be accepted through to the final destination if it is issued as one ticket. If you miss the Abu Dhabi–Mahe flight because of a short connection, Etihad typically rebooks you on the next flight and may provide a free hotel.

1 source · 7 days ago

How long does it take to clear arrival formalities at Mahe Airport and collect bags if you need to catch a ferry the same day?

A recent arrival at Mahe Airport reported clearing all checks in about 20–25 minutes, even after leaving the aircraft near the end. The flow was straightforward: security screening first, then an officer check, and the bags were already on the carousel by then.

1 source · 5 days ago

Where to rent a car on Mahé, and do you need an international driving permit if you pick it up at the airport and drop it off at the ferry port?

On Mahé, the most practical option is a rental company that offers pickup at Seychelles International Airport and drop-off at the Inter-Island Quay ferry port in Victoria. A national driver’s license is often accepted if it is in Latin script, but carrying an IDP is the safest option in case the rental company asks for it.

1 source · 17 days ago