Seychelles Airport

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3/10

"airport with basic facilities"

(South Korea)

Trip Verified | A small, very basic airport with basic facilities so do not expect a lot. On the landside, the check-in counters are not air-conditioned so expect to stay in line while hot air irritates you (unless you love hot air). Other than that, on the landside there are a few currency exchanges and car rental booths, a small souvenir shop, a pharmacy, and a few eateries (a bar, a coffee/snack shop, and a Burger King), and that is it. Almost no seating for passengers (except a few on the domestic side) so passengers will have to either purchase something from one of the eateries or pass through security to find somewhere to sit. On the other hand, on the airside there are two nice facilities on the first floor of the international waiting area: a rum bar operated by Takamaka Rum Distillery and a lounge operated by Air Seychelles (basically the only lounge in the airport's international terminal so all business class passengers will have a "class reunion" there). Apart from the rum bar and lounge, however, the waiting area on the ground floor is once again pretty basic with only a few duty-free shops. Queuing times at arrivals immigration have improved over the past as Seychelles now requires all passengers to pre-declare their travel plans digitally, but make sure to have enough time for security and departures immigration as the airport's capacity is still limited to process large planes. Finally, do not fully trust the departures/arrivals screen as flight updates may not be reflected timely.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitApril 2023
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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1/10

"one of the worst airports I have ever seen"

(Brazil)

Trip Verified | This is one of the worst airports I have ever seen, and I have been in more than 80. Very very long lines, I waited 1hr 10min to pass the arrival border check and 1h 30m to check in at Qatar Airways counter on departure. There is no organization, “smart” people just skip the line, honest people complaining all the time and the airport staff doesn’t care. Covid social distancing and face covering rules enforcing is inexistent. Unfortunately, things were so stressful that I am never coming to Seychelles ever again and I don’t recommend anyone to.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitJanuary 2022
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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3/10

"large queues are to be expected"

(Germany)

Not Verified | Very small airport, very few amenities. Only counter-printed boarding passes are accepted, neither mobile nor self-printed boarding passes are accepted at the airport. No self check in kiosks are provided, check in desks open 3 hours before departure. Waiting area for check in is actually not an enclosed room but open, and thus not airconditioned. Immigration has only very few counters, thus large queues are to be expected. Immigration requires a precise address of hotel/location on the Seychelles. Security does neither care for tablets, nor for liquids. No airbridges are provided, all boarding and deboarding is only on the trarmac. Would generally avoid this airport.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitJanuary 2020
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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8/10

"great, very small and compact"

(United Kingdom)

Trip Verified | I had forgotten what the airport was like but it was great, very small and compact, no air bridges to aircraft just a quick walk across the airfield. Immigration was very easy and efficient as international flights seem to land one at a time. The luggage was swiftly off the aircraft and 20 minutes you are in your taxi off to your Hotel. Check in again was very quick, we arrived very early and were first in the queue, your taxi drops you off curbside and you walk about 40 paces and the check-in is in front of you. Immigration was very quick 5 minutes and you are airside, very limited space and a sad sight of a Burger King! Fortunately, we went upstairs to the Business/First Lounge shared by most airlines, it was empty when we arrived but filled very quickly, good tea and coffee, a bit limited offerings but ample really. Called when the flight was boarding, chaos downstairs but they were calling priority boarding and eventually all went as planned.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitOctober 2019
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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9/10

"small but friendly airport"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | This is a small but friendly airport. The check-in area is not air conditioned and is hot. Check-in was efficient, immigration and security were efficient with hardly any queues. In departures there were two food and drink outlets, a duty-free shop and several other shops. Boarding was efficient.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitFebruary 2017
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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6/10

"luggage arrived quickly"

(United Kingdom)

I was flying LGW-DXB-SEZ-PRI and then PRI-SEZ and SEZ-DXB. The international terminal is small and dated, but is clean inside. Queuing times aren't too long for international arrivals, and the luggage arrived quickly. Check in queues were short and staff were friendly, considering I checked in at 5 am. The domestic terminal is very small, but the queues were short and it was 15 minutes before departure check-in time. The waiting area wasn't very clean but it was ok for the short wait. The luggage return was non-existent, a hole in the wall that your luggage was put through. Overall, small airport, but friendly staff and short waiting times.
Experience At AirportTransit
Date VisitAugust 2015
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
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8/10

Seychelles Airport customer review

(South Africa)

Old airport - looks like a 1970s relic - which it is! Only used for transfer which was so simple - just a short walk. In that sense convenient but not much to do air side and unable to comment on passport or check in services. Staff pleasant and very helpful. So my one hour in the Seychelles was smooth and pleasant. Departure area air-conditioned which was handy in 31c humid outside temps.
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
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1/10

Seychelles Airport customer review

(Australia)

Arrived on almost full Emirates flight to an airport arrivals area that was flooded with passengers. No orderly lines for immigration. Arrivals area was hot no air conditioning no fans even the air was still and hot. Very uncomfortable. A local music group was set up just inside the door in the arrivals area with the loudest music it was not the greeting many wanted. People standing in front and behind were commenting on the volume. Local Seychellois arriving pushed their way to the front ignoring foreign passengers and making fellow passengers feel unwelcome. When they were challenged their attitude was indifferent. Police and immigration officers just watched on and ignored this problem. Immigration processing time was extraordinarily slow. Random bag check was a faux pas. After being asked a series of questions and then being told to put bag through scanner I noted there was actually no one observing the monitor! Departing Seychelles was slightly easier. But again the processing time to get tickets and check bags was so slow. The bag check and line up area is open air. Upon going through to immigration and security I noted two of the immigration officials on the Internet looking at everything but what they were supposed to be doing. The whole experience was not impressive. Quite an embarrassment for such a beautiful country.
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5/10

Seychelles Airport customer review

(France)

A small but pleasant airport. On arrival customs officer friendly and smiling. Luggage delivered quickly and duty free shops in the arrival lounge. On departure staff pleasant including the security check. Just be aware that the domestic terminal is very small and offer very few seating possibilities before check in.
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
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4/10

Seychelles Airport customer review

This airport continues to improve as it gets more and more traffic. Air Seychelles are the ground handling company and they have built an excellent lounge for premium passengers. It really is very very nice. The shopping improves with every visit and the space available keeps increasing in size for passengers to stroll. That with the friendly and helpful staff makes it a winner.
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