Flights to Seychelles

The Seychelles is a spellbinding archipelago in the Indian Ocean where lush green forests yield to glorious beaches and dazzling blue water.

Only a handful of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles are inhabited, with most visitors frequenting the breathtaking trio of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

On Mahé, you’ll find Victoria, the world’s smallest capital city that charms with its leisurely pace of life. Explore its colourful marketplace, where local spices and herbs are sold along with a tantalising variety of freshly caught fish, and see its iconic white clock tower, built over a century ago. Aside from world-class beaches, Mahé also features a glorious botanical garden where giant tortoises roam among tropical plant species and lazy palms.

Jaw-droppingly pretty beaches are in abundance in the Seychelles, and that’s also apparent on the idyllic island of Praslin. Here, Anse Lazio is renowned as one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Wander across brilliant white sand to find a picture-perfect spot in front of its takamaka trees and pink granite boulders.

Vallée de Mai is another revered location on Praslin. This quaint UNESCO World Heritage site is the Seychelles’ largest intact forest of the endemic coco de mer palm. Bird species exclusively found on the archipelago live here too – listen out for the enchanting song of the Seychelles warbler and keep your eyes peeled for the striking Seychelles black parrot.

La Digue, meanwhile, is the epitome of laid-back island life, with its rustic buildings, calm, shallow bays and the famous Anse Source D'Argent beach. Bikes outnumber cars here, so a pleasantly slow ride along the island’s spectacular coastal paths is a must.

The turquoise seas that surround the Seychelles are teeming with marine life and play host to an exhilarating selection of water activities. Paddle across the surface on a transparent kayak, or plunge down on a dive to see parrotfish, eagle rays and octopus among pristine coral reefs. Deep sea fishing is another thrilling experience – head out on a speedboat and bring back a mouth-watering seafood meal.

Unsurprisingly given its secluded location in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles is famed for its incredible fish dishes. Pwason griye, a melt-in-the-mouth, Creole-style grilled fish served with chilli sauce, is one of the most popular. Delicious fresh mangoes, papayas and bananas are available at market stalls across the islands too and often feature in delightfully sweet desserts.