Can you take an earlier flight from Praslin to Mahé if you arrive early at the airport, and how far ahead do these flights sell out?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, on the Praslin–Mahé route staff may move you to an earlier flight if there are empty seats: one traveler booked for 10:50 was put on a 9:15 departure after arriving early. But popular flights can sell out about a week in advance, especially on the busier direction.
What the community said
If you get to Praslin airport well ahead of time, you may be able to leave earlier than booked. In one case, travelers scheduled for 10:50 arrived at 8:30 and were moved onto the 9:15 flight because seats were available.
6 days ago Praslin–Mahé, 10:50 → 9:15
Schedules on this route can shift, and airport waits can be long. In a recent report, passengers were already at the airport when their flight was moved to 16:50, so it is wise to leave buffer time for connections and same-day plans.
6 days ago Departure moved to 16:50
Book inter-island flights between Praslin and Mahé early: one traveler found no seats on their desired flight just a week before departure. According to recent experience, the busier direction fills up first, while the return leg may still have availability.
6 days ago Sold out a week ahead