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We recognize that current events in the Middle East are prompting many travelers to review their flight routes, particularly those transiting through the Gulf region. To help you make informed decisions regarding your upcoming itinerary, we are sharing two important updates regarding your travel to and within the Seychelles.

1. SeyFerry: 72-Hour Full Refund Policy

For your inter-island transfers, SeyFerry continues to offer a highly flexible booking policy to accommodate changing travel plans.

• Cancellation Window: You can cancel your ferry trip up to 72 hours before your scheduled departure.

• Refund: All cancellations made within this window are eligible for a full refund.

You can secure your tickets between Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue without worrying about losing your funds if your international flights change.

2. Air Seychelles Launches Direct Flights to Paris

If you are reconsidering flights that transit through the Middle East, a new travel corridor is now officially open. Starting March 20, 2026, Air Seychelles has launched direct, non-stop service between the Seychelles and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Key details of the new route:

• Direct Access to Europe: The flights operate point-to-point directly to Paris, bypassing traditional transit hubs entirely and offering easy onward connections across Europe.

• Aircraft Details: The route is operated using a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner (via an agreement with Etihad Airways). The aircraft features 290 seats, including 28 fully lie-flat Business Class seats and 262 comfortable Economy Class seats.

• Increased Security and Stability: This independent route provides a reliable travel alternative that is completely insulated from regional airspace disruptions in the Gulf.

• Flight Schedule: Flights operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

  • Until March 28, 2026:

    • HM1008: Departs Seychelles at 10:00, arrives in Paris at 17:30.

    • HM1007: Departs Paris at 19:30, arrives in Seychelles at 08:30 (+1 day).

  • From March 29, 2026:

    • HM1008: Departs Seychelles at 09:00, arrives in Paris at 17:30.

    • HM1007: Departs Paris at 19:30, arrives in Seychelles at 07:30 (+1 day).

By utilizing these new direct flights and relying on our flexible 72-hour cancellation policy, you can ensure your travel to the Seychelles remains secure and predictable.

The Seychelles ferry timetable for 2026 has been released, with no changes from the 2025 schedule.
You can now book Cat Cocos and Cat Rose ferries for travel through October 31, 2026.

Click here for an overview of all current departures in the Seychelles, valid through October 31, 2026: Schedule 2026.

The ferry timetable for 2025 has been released, without any change to the 2024 schedule.
So we are happy to announce that you may now book your Seychelles ferries for 2025.

Click here for an overview of all current Cat Cocos and Cat Rose departures in the Seychelles, valid until end of December 2025: Schedule through December 2025.

As every year, from July through September, many Seychelles ferries will be completely booked out, in all classes. That’s a fact.
So please book your tickets as far in advance as possible, to avoid inconveniences due to fully booked ferries.

Especially if you have booked the morning ferry, please set off from your accommodation to the ferry jetty in good time.

The heavy rush hour traffic in the morning with traffic jams must be taken into consideration!

Yes, we know: it’s not fun to get up early when you’re on holiday, but please start on time and better enjoy your coffee at the harbour than miss your ferry. Thank you!