Air Seychelles to operate more flights to Dubai in July
To boost tourism to the Seychelles and to offer UAE travelers more holiday choices during the peak Eid period, Air Seychelles will operate more flights from Seychelles to Dubai this July.
The weekly service starting from 1 July until 24 July, 2021 utilizing the airlines’ A320neo jetliner will provide a total of 840 seats on this route. To provide leisure and business travelers the chance to plan a quick getaway to Dubai, the airline will also operate an additional flight on 18 July, 2021.
The scheduled service will depart Seychelles International Airport on Thursday afternoon, whilst the returning flight from Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 will operate every Friday morning.
All travelers to Dubai must hold a printed negative PCR test with available QR code present on the certificate taken no more than 72 hours. Travelers must also have an international COVID-19 medical travel insurance prior to departure. Note further COVID-19 tests may be conducted at Dubai International Airport upon arrival.
Flights are now on sale via Air Seychelles website at www.airseychelles.com and through travel agents.
The flight schedule between Seychelles International Airport and Dubai International Airport, Terminal 1 from 1 July until 24 July, 2021 are as follows:
| Flight | Origin | Destination | Depart | Arrive | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM1016 | Seychelles | Dubai | 1415hrs | 1845hrs | Thursday |
| HM1015 | Dubai | Seychelles | 0800hrs | 1230hrs | Friday |
Additional flight to be operated 18 July, 2021
| Flight | Origin | Destination | Depart | Arrive | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM1016 | Seychelles | Dubai | 1415hrs | 1845hrs | Sunday |
| HM1015 | Dubai | Seychelles | 0800hrs | 1230hrs | Monday |
Schedule shared is the local time at each destination
About Air Seychelles
The Seychelles’ national carrier has been flying for over 45 years. Wholly owned by the Government of Seychelles, Air Seychelles operates regionally from its home in Mahe to Colombo, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Mumbai and Mauritius with state- of-the-art Airbus A320NEOs. Domestically the airline operates up to 30 roundtrips a day to Praslin, the second largest island in the archipelago, along with various charters to other islands on its twin-otter fleet. Air Seychelles offers ground handling services to major commercial and private airlines at its base in Mahe, Seychelles.
In 2024, Air Seychelles was recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean 2024’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards and also claimed the coveted titles of ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2024’ and ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Cabin Crew 2024.’
Information contained in this press release is accurate at the time of publication.