Direct Flights to Seychelles: What Is Really Happening
In recent months, the international air travel sector has undergone major changes due to the Middle East crisis and the closure of key airspaces.
This situation has had a direct impact on the main routes to the Indian Ocean, including Seychelles flights, which have traditionally been connected through hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.
To ensure continuity and support travelers, Air Seychelles has introduced new direct routes from Europe, launching flights from:
- Paris → operational until June 28, 2026 (departures from Paris Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM and returns from the Seychelles Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Rome → operational until the end of April 2026 (departures from Rome Saturday and Wednesday 6:50 PM – 8:15 AM and returns from the Seychelles Saturday and Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
A strategic decision that shows how Seychelles is today a well-organized, reactive destination, ready to adapt quickly to global changes.
Technical Stop in Hurghada: What It Really Means
Even though the Rome–Seychelles flight is promoted as “direct”, it is important to know that:
👉 there is a technical stop in Hurghada (Egypt)
This is a short stop, with no need to leave the aircraft, mainly for operational and safety reasons related to current international flight routes.
👉 This confirms a key point:
Seychelles remains open, operational, and accessible.
For travelers, the experience remains extremely smooth and simple, much easier compared to traditional layovers in Middle Eastern hubs.
Important: Temporary Flights (For Now)
It is important to know that these Seychelles flights are currently limited in time:
- Paris → operating until the end of May 2026
- Rome → operating until the end of April 2026
👉 This means one thing:
if you want to take advantage of these routes, now is the time.
All Seychelles Flights Operating in 2026
As of today, Seychelles flights remain well connected to the rest of the world thanks to several international airlines.
Here is the updated situation:
✈️ Air Seychelles
- Paris (CDG) – 3 weekly flights
- Rome (FCO) – 2 flights per week
- Johannesburg – 3 weekly flights
- Mauritius – 4 weekly flights
- Colombo – 2 flights per week
- Abu Dhabi – suspended
- Tel Aviv – suspended
✈️ Altre compagnie attive
- Emirates (Dubai) – operational (with possible variations)
- Qatar Airways (Doha) – suspended
- Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Abeba) – daily
- Kenya Airways (Nairobi) – 3 weekly flights
- Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) – 4 weekly flights
- IndiGo (Mumbai) – 4 weekly flights
- Aeroflot (Mosca) – 3 weekly flights
- Condor (Frankfurt) – 1 weekly flight
- Edelweiss (Zurich) – 1 weekly flight
- Discover Airlines (Frankfurt) – 2 flights per week
👉 This confirms a key point:
Seychelles remains open, operational, and accessible.
Is It Safe to Travel to Seychelles Today?
This is the question everyone is asking.
The answer, as of today, is yes.
Seychelles is not involved in the conflict and is geographically far from the affected areas. The only challenges relate to certain flight routes, not the destination itself.
In fact, this situation brings back a very personal memory.
About 20 years ago, Air Seychelles used to operate direct flights from Europe.
Everything was simpler, more linear… and incredibly convenient.
Today, in a complex global situation, we are witnessing something similar again: a return to more direct and essential connections.
Departing from Italy: What You Need to Know if You Fly from Rome
For those living in Northern Italy, there is a very interesting option:
👉 fly with ITA Airways from Milan Linate or Turin to Rome Fiumicino
But there is an important detail:
- flights are NOT connected
- tickets must be booked separately
- you will need to check in twice
👉 My advice:
Arrive at Fiumicino Airport at least 5–6 hours in advance to avoid any risk related to delays or baggage handling.o 5-6 ore di anticipo, per evitare qualsiasi rischio legato a ritardi o gestione bagagli.
Seychelles Fully Operational: Official Message from the Ministry
The Seychelles Ministry of Tourism has officially confirmed that the destination is:
✔ fully operational
✔ organized
✔ ready to welcome tourists
They have also encouraged all tourism operators to provide flexibility and support to travelers during this period.
👉 A strong sign of professionalism and vision.
My Final Reflection
In a world that is changing so quickly, seeing a destination react with such speed, organization, and attention to travelers is something that cannot go unnoticed.
Seychelles is not only one of the most beautiful destinations in the world,
but once again proves to be a solid, reliable place, ready to welcome you.
And personally, I can only congratulate the incredible work carried out by the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, which in such a short time managed to create new opportunities, new connections, and new possibilities for those dreaming of this journey.
✨ And maybe, right now, is the perfect time to go.
In the meantime, I’m here to give you all the information you need.
| ENGLISH | CREOLE |
| DIRECT FLIGHT | VOL DIREK |
| FLIGHT FROM ROME | VOL SORTI ROM |
| TRAVEL | VWAYAZE |
| RESERVE | REZERV |
