How much do flights to Seychelles cost, and what's the risk with layover connections?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
Flights to Seychelles usually involve one layover (e.g. via Qatar Airways) and cost roughly $1,300–1,900 USD round trip for two, depending on season; note that Air Seychelles/Etihad runs only one daily flight (EY1001/HM19), so missing that connection in Abu Dhabi means an extra hotel night plus losing money on already-booked accommodation and car rental in Seychelles.
What the community said
A frequent flyer says layovers don't bother them — a Qatar Airways ticket to the Maldives for November cost about $550 USD with a connection; for them price matters more than layover length.
29 days ago ~$550 USD, Qatar Airways
Price comparison: a direct Aeroflot flight to the Maldives in March costs about $1,350 USD for two; Qatar Airways with a layover to Seychelles in June runs roughly the same; flights to Mauritius rarely go below $1,900 USD for two.
30 days ago $1,350–1,900 USD for two
Warning: Air Seychelles/Etihad flies to Mahe only once a day (flight EY1001/HM19), both in summer and autumn. Missing the connection in Abu Dhabi means waiting a full day for the next flight — even with an airport hotel booked — plus losing money on already-paid Seychelles hotel and car rental for that day.
38 days ago Flight EY1001/HM19, one flight per day