Seychelles Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Seychelles Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

SEZ Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Seychelles International Airport or Aéroport de la Pointe Larue.

What to Expect

Seychelles Airport (code: SEZ) has two small, modern terminals, Domestic and International. Amenities are limited to a few basic eateries and shops, including duty-free, shower facilities, and free WiFi for two hours. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.

Sleeping in Seychelles Airport

Based on an older review, overnight sleepers may not have any problems sleeping here, but they should expect security to check their passports and boarding passes. There are some lie-flat wooden benches in the open-air landside and a blanket or sleeping bag may provide extra comfort. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

As of this update, we cannot confirm the airport’s hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Seychelles Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are several guest houses near the airport.

Browse the complete list of hotels near Seychelles Airport on Expedia.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge you can enter by paying at the door.

Premium Lounge – Salon Vallée de Mai – Location: Airside, first floor, departure lounge. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay-at-the-door lounge membership programs.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, no 24-hour food and beverage options are available. In the departures area, options include Cafe Paradiso and Burger King. Landside options include The Coffee Club and Skychef Snack Bar (near the car park).

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

A reader tells us, “There are a few power sockets (e.g. for mobile charging); I found one at the corner of the upper floor, next to the ‘Salon Vallée de Mai’ lounge (outside)” (Levi, August 2025). If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Showers are available, with separate facilities for men and women, located in the main concourse. Showers are also available in the lounge Airport Lounges.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available for one hour. Connect to the “WeFree” network. After the free period, additional access can be purchased online with a credit card. A reader tells us, “The WiFi of the bars/boutiques can be useful too, in case the airport-provided ‘WeFree’ doesn’t work or has expired.” (August 2025) (Levi, August 2025)

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and withdrawal limits before travelling. Locations: Three ATMs are landside, outside the concourse area.
Baby Care Facilities – Nursing rooms and baby changing facilities are available in the arrival and departure halls.
Baggage Carts – Baggage carts are available free of charge in the baggage claim area.
Children’s Play Area – A children’s play area is available airside in the departure lounge.
Currency Exchange – Barclays Bank offers banking services in the morning and currency exchange in the afternoon. Seymour Money Changing also provides currency exchange services.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside. Additional shops are located in the departure lounge, with a small gift shop landside.
Information Desk – An information desk is located in the arrival hall.
Luggage Wrapping – Seywrap offers baggage wrapping.
Medical Services – A nurse is available in the First Aid room inside the terminal building.
Postal Services – Mailboxes are available landside, outside the departure lounge and in the arrival hall.
SIM Cards – A reader tells us, “Local SIM cards can be purchased just outside the arrivals area. There is the Airtel booth there and also one from the other provider. They say they only have limited offer but if you insist they might sell you also alternatives. Be prepared to overpay, just like anything in the Seychelles…” (February 2024)
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal. Designated smoking areas are located outside.

Airlines

Seychelles Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Austral • Air France • Air Seychelles • British Airways • Condor • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Etihad Airways • Kenya Airways • Qatar Airways • Sri Lankan Airways • Turkish Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Seychelles Airport is connected to the public bus system via a North route and a South route. A one-way ticket costs SCR7.00 (approx 0,35€).

Car Rentals

The following car rental companies have offices in the arrivals area: Alpha Rent-A-Car • AVIS • Echo Rent-A-Car • Eden • Hertz • Nelson Car • Omega • Tropicar • Victoria Car.

Hotel Shuttles

Taxi

Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. At night, there is an additional surcharge.

Last updated: 2026-03-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.