Seychelles

Denis Island

Accomodation

Denis Private Island

How to get there

Helicopter or plane Zil Air

Felicité

Accomodation

Six Senses Zil Pasyon (Six Senses, IHG) (WSJ Corporate Code: 787056050)

How to get there

Helicopter Zil Air: the journey to Félicité flies you approximately 30 nautical miles (55 kilometers) northeast from the Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), which is located on the country's main island of Mahé. The exhilarating 20-minute flight offers views over verdant islands before you arrive at our resort's own jetty helipad. Helicopter transfers are available for EUR 1,122 each way (inclusive of taxes and service charge) up to a maximum load of 325 kg (including 4 passengers maximum and luggage). The helicopter operates after sunrise and before sunset only. Please call +248 467 1000 or email reservations-zilpasyon@sixsenses.com to reserve your seat in advance.

Private speedboat transfers are available upon request and subject to weather conditions on the day of transfer.

Alternate arrivals can be made by a short private boat trip from neighbouring Praslin or La Digue island at the starting rate of EUR 450 per person per way or a shared boat trip at EUR 225 per person per way (price is inclusive of taxes and service charge). To reach Praslin Island: Domestic scheduled flights from Mahé airport to Praslin airport can be booked through Air Seychelles.

Ile du Nord

Accomodation

North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort (Marriott)

How to get there

Helicopter Zil Air;  fee 1,110.00 EUR (one way)

Boat transfer

Praslin

Accomodation

Raffles Seychelles (Raffles, Accor)

Constance Lemuria (Constance, LHW)

Chateau de Feuilles (Relais & Chateaux)

Coco de Mer

How to get there

Air Seychelles to Praslin Airport

Helicopter or plane Zil Air

Cousine

Accomodation

Cousine Island Resort

How to get there

Catamaran transfers: A journey by catamaran or yacht is a scenic and charming start to your African island adventure. Our team will meet and greet you from your catamaran to ensure a relaxed and blissful arrival to our sugar white shores. Guests  are offered  return catamaran transfer options from Praslin, Mahe and other inner islands. Transfers are approximately 20-25 minutes from Praslin Island  & 1.5 hrs from Mahe Island to Cousine Island with a selection of beautiful catamarans and yachts. Times from other inner islands will vary.

Helicopter transfers: it is one of the most direct ways to Cousine Island. Helicopters are limited to EC 120 (4 seater) Eurocopters. Flight duration is 17 minutes from Mahe and 5 minutes from Praslin Island. Please request a quote from our travel designers & includes other transfer options from other islands. There is a maximum passenger & baggage weight of 400kg. Additional helicopter transfer charges will be incurred for overweight.

Archipelago plane transfers:  An inner island flight to Praslin is truly the ultimate way to experience the personality of the Seychelles. Guests are offered a complimentary return transfer with Cousine’s catamaran from Praslin Airport. The flight takes 20 minutes from Mahe to Praslin & an additional 20-25 minutes by catamaran or yacht to Cousine Island. Please note that guests are requested to book their own inner island flights with Air Seychelles. Please request contact details from our travel designers.

La Digue

Accomodation

Le Domaine de L'Orangerie Patatran Hotel

How to get there

Helicopter Zil Air

Ferry

Fregate Island

Accomodation

Fregate Island (National Geographic Unique Lodges)

How to get there

Helicopter Transfers:  Zil Air A short 15-minutes scenic-flight in a 4 seater helicopter (EC120) brings you from Mahé to Fregate Island. It is possible to fly from different islands such as La Digue, Praslin and more.

Boat Transfers: The transfer time by boat is always subject to the weather and sea conditions on the respective day, it will approximately take 90 minutes to get from Mahé, Eden Island Marina to Fregate Island.

La Morne

Accomodation

Cheval Blanc Seychelles (Cheval Blanc) (Denniston Architects)

Four Seasons Seychelles (Four Seasons)

Anantara Maia (Anantara, Minor, GHA)

Constance Ephelia (Constance)

Kempinski Baie Lazare (Kempinski, GHA, Code: C177144222)

Story Hotel

Carana Beach Resort

Restaurants

Trader Vic's (at Story Hotel)

How to get there

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)

Desroches

Accomodation

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island (Four Seasons)

How to get there

Our island features its own private runway, adjoining the Resort, and is linked by a 35-minute scenic flight from Mahé. Flight connections to Desroches depart from the Domestic Terminal of Seychelles International Airport (SEZ). If arriving from an international flight connection, you’ll be greeted by a Four Seasons representative who will escort you to check-in for your inter-island flight. The flight is operated by Islands Development Company LTD (IDC), with all bookings processed only by our Four Seasons reservations team.

Additional guide:

https://www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/holidays/seychelles

When to visit Seychelles

Seychelles is every bit the dazzling beach destination you’ve seen on postcards and have been dreaming of. The best time to visit Seychelles is from April to May and October to November, the transition period between the two trade wind systems that influence weather conditions on the islands.

You will also find the months of December and January, as well as July and August to be popular times to visit Seychelles.

Best time to visit Seychelles – By season

Though part of the African continent, weather patterns in Seychelles are very different from other African countries and quite unpredictable due to its distance from significant land masses. 

Temperatures in Seychelles vary very little, staying in the 27°C to 30°C range throughout the year. What does change, between the two main seasons, are the wind conditions, amount of precipitation and seaweed levels.  

Northwest monsoon – This season extends from November to April and is the period when the islands get rain and it is hot and humid.

November acts as a transition month and is one of the best times to visit Seychelles. It’s quieter with the summer crowds having left and the year-end festive season crowds yet to arrive.  

The northwest trade winds set in completely by December. Rainfall levels are highest from December to February, with January seeing the most rain. Regardless, December, especially during the second half, is a popular time to visit the islands as people from around the world head to the islands in search of sun and surf.

The trade winds sweep seaweed to the beaches on the northwest coast, such as the Côte d’Or beaches in Praslin and the Beau Vallon beach in Mahe.

If you are visiting during this time, it’s best to stay at resorts on the island’s east side. 

April is one of the driest months of the year and the best time to go to Seychelles. 

Southeast monsoon – This runs from May to September. The southeast trade winds start to set in by April and May and you will experience plenty of sunshine-filled days, blue skies and incredible water clarity during this period, making it the best time to visit Seychelles.

From June to August, the southeast winds churn up seaweed onto the southern shores of Mahe and Praslin islands, and beaches on the southern side see choppy waves. However, this period is quite dry and coincides with the popular holiday season. As long as you plan well in advance, it is the best time of the year to visit Seychelles.

Best time to visit Seychelles – By activity

Snorkelling and diving – The islands see the least winds during April, May, October and November, making these months the best time to visit Seychelles for underwater activities.

Turtle hatching – Seychelles is famous for its colonies of Hawksbill and green turtle nests. October to March is the best time to see them nesting and hatching. Mahe, Cousine Island and the Astove Atoll are the places where you can experience this sight.

Birdwatching – The islands of Seychelles are a birdwatcher’s paradise. While you can spot many endemic birds throughout the year, the breeding period from April to October is the best time to spot some of the 250+ bird species found here. The islands of Mahe and La Digue, Vallée de Mai in Praslin, Aride Island and Bird Island are the best places for birdwatching in Seychelles.  

Hiking –  Copolia Trail, the Vallée de Mai Trail, and the Morne Blanc Trail are just some of the trails you can hike while visiting Seychelles. The period from April to October offers perfect weather conditions to explore the islands, making it the best time to visit Seychelles for land adventures. 

Surfing – The southeast trade winds whip up some solid waves from June to August, making it the best time to visit Seychelles for surfing. You will find great surfing spots on Praslin and Mahe Island.

Zil Air - Helicopter routes

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