Private jet charter to the Seychelles: airports, pricing and flight guide

Charter rates to the Seychelles range from $18,000 to $200,000+ depending on aircraft category and departure city. From Mauritius, approximately $18,000 to $28,000 on a midsize jet. From Dubai, $45,000 to $70,000. From Nairobi, $30,000 to $48,000. From London, $100,000 to $170,000 on an ultra-long-range jet. The Seychelles is served by Seychelles International Airport on Mahé (SEZ).

The Seychelles is served by a single international airport on the main island of Mahé, with inter-island connections by light aircraft and helicopter to Praslin and the outer private islands.

• Seychelles International Airport, Mahé (SEZ / FSIA): Located on the east coast of Mahé, 10 kilometres from the capital Victoria and 15 minutes from the Beau Vallon resort area. General aviation handling provides private processing with customs, immigration and vehicle staging. The 2,987-meter runway accommodates heavy and ultra-long-range jets. The airport approach over the Indian Ocean and granite peaks is one of the most scenic in the world. Ground transfer to Beau Vallon is 15-20 minutes, to the Four Seasons Resort and Constance Ephelia 20 minutes, to the ferry terminal for Praslin and La Digue 10 minutes.
• Praslin Island Airport (PRI / FSPP): Located on Praslin, the second-largest island. A small airstrip (1,280 meters) served by domestic light aircraft from Mahé (15-minute flight). Gateway to Anse Lazio, Raffles Seychelles and Constance Lémuria. Not accessible by private jets; connection from Mahé by light aircraft or helicopter (10 minutes).

The Seychelles' remote Indian Ocean position requires heavy or ultra-long-range jets from most origins. The overwater crossing adds fuel reserve requirements that affect aircraft selection and payload planning.

• Regional Indian Ocean and African routes (2-5 hours): Heavy jets such as the Challenger 604, Gulfstream G450 or Legacy 650 cover Mauritius (2 hours 30 minutes), Nairobi (4 hours), Johannesburg (5 hours), Madagascar (2 hours 30 minutes) and Maldives (4 hours). These aircraft handle the overwater crossing with appropriate fuel margins.
• Gulf routes (4-5 hours): Heavy jets serve Dubai (4 hours 30 minutes) and Abu Dhabi (4 hours 30 minutes) efficiently. The Gulf-Seychelles corridor is one of the busiest charter routes to the archipelago, driven by Middle Eastern luxury and honeymoon travel.
• European and intercontinental routes (9+ hours): Ultra-long-range jets such as the Global 7500, Gulfstream G650 or Falcon 8X cover London (9 hours 30 minutes), Paris (9 hours), Geneva (9 hours) and New York (17 hours with fuel stop). Lie-flat sleeping and full galley essential for these crossings.

Seychelles charter pricing reflects the archipelago's remote Indian Ocean location and the heavy or ultra-long-range aircraft required from most origins. The Dubai and Mauritius corridors offer the most accessible regional connections.

The Seychelles' Indian Ocean remoteness drives pricing, with Gulf and East African corridors offering the most accessible connections to the archipelago.

• Mauritius to Seychelles on a midsize jet: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, from $18,000 to $28,000.
• Madagascar to Seychelles on a midsize jet: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, from $18,000 to $28,000.
• Nairobi to Seychelles on a heavy jet: approximately 4 hours, from $30,000 to $48,000.
• Dubai to Seychelles on a heavy jet: approximately 4 hours 30 minutes, from $38,000 to $58,000.
• Johannesburg to Seychelles on a heavy jet: approximately 5 hours, from $40,000 to $60,000.
• Mumbai to Seychelles on a heavy jet: approximately 5 hours, from $40,000 to $60,000.
• London to Seychelles on an ultra-long-range jet: approximately 9 hours 30 minutes, from $100,000 to $170,000.
• Paris to Seychelles on an ultra-long-range jet: approximately 9 hours, from $95,000 to $160,000.

Peak season (December-March and July-August) drives the strongest pricing, coinciding with European winter escape and summer holiday demand. Christmas-New Year's and Easter are the absolute peak periods. Positioning costs are significant because no charter aircraft are permanently based in the Seychelles; all jets fly in from Nairobi, Johannesburg or the Gulf. The quieter shoulder seasons (April-June, September-November) offer lower rates with warm weather and calmer seas for diving.

Empty legs to and from the Seychelles are infrequent due to the low volume of charter movements compared to mainland destinations. The best opportunities arise when aircraft reposition back to Dubai, Nairobi or Johannesburg after passenger drop-offs during peak season. Broker partners can alert you when a matching flight becomes available, though flexibility on dates is recommended.

Seychelles airport's general aviation handling provides relaxed island-style processing with private immigration, customs and vehicle staging. The pace is unhurried and reflects the archipelago's character. From the airport, Victoria and Beau Vallon are 15-20 minutes. Four Seasons Resort Mahé is 25 minutes. Constance Ephelia is 30 minutes. The ferry terminal for Praslin and La Digue is 10 minutes (ferry crossing 1 hour). Helicopter transfers from Mahé to Praslin take 10 minutes and to private island resorts (North Island, Frégate, Denis Island) 15-25 minutes. Broker partners coordinate luxury 4x4 transfers on Mahé and helicopter or light aircraft connections to the outer islands.

The Seychelles archipelago is one of the world's most exclusive and private island destinations, combining pristine granite and coral islands, UNESCO-protected nature reserves, turquoise lagoons and a collection of ultra-luxury resorts that includes North Island (where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge honeymooned), Frégate Island Private, Four Seasons, Six Senses Zil Pasyon and Raffles Seychelles on Praslin. The islands rank among the top honeymoon destinations, attracting high-net-worth couples from Europe, the Gulf and South Asia. Multi-generational family holidays, milestone celebrations and corporate retreats on private islands are also significant demand drivers. The Seychelles' strict environmental policies limit development, maintaining exclusivity and natural beauty. Peak charter demand runs from December through March (dry season, European winter escape) and July through August (European summer holidays). Easter is a secondary peak. The shoulder seasons (April-June, September-November) offer excellent weather, lower rates and fewer visitors.