As Seychelles is approximately 900 miles off the coast of East Africa, the most common way for visitors to arrive is via plane to the Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on the island of Mahé. Depending on where you are originating your journey from, there are some direct flight options available from Germany, Johannesburg, India, and Nairobi – alongside others; however, many find that the easiest way to travel is to book a one-stop flight from a major airport and have a quick layover in connecting hubs such as Dubai or Doha.
Once arrived, there are plentiful transport options to choose from on the main islands. Rental cars are available, and plenty of taxi companies will take you to and from locations; however, bicycles are easily the most popular way to get about on La Digue, as they allow you to take in the beautiful landscape whilst nimbly manoeuvring across the islands.
Equally, don’t be afraid to slip on a pair of walking shoes and trek to your next destination – there’s no better or more intimate way to get to know all the ins and outs of Seychelles.
Island hopping is very common for visitors to the archipelago, and there are myriad ways to visit the different destinations. The most affordable options are taking a ferry or fast boat, with the main companies being Cat Cocos and Cat Rose Inter Island Ferry Services. Internal flights across the archipelago, via plane or helicopter, allow for the quickest way to travel, with flights averaging only between 15 and 30 minutes. For an even more private experience, there are catamarans and leisurely schooners available to jet between islands.
With Seychelles residing a mere seven degrees south of the equator, the climate is warm and sunny year-round, with the average temperature sitting comfortably at 30 degrees Celsius. Between April and May and October and November are traditionally the most popular times, as this is the dry season and the best time for snorkelling and diving due to supreme underwater visibility.
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