Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Abu Dhabi and Victoria share the same timezone, UTC+4.
There are ten Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport flights each week.
To ensure you catch your AUH to SEZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Victoria (and then discovering more of Seychelles!) is a snap with Air Seychelles. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Seychelles on this route.
Etihad Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for AUH to SEZ flights, with 84.42% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport. Hamad International Airport is a popular stopover on the AUH to SEZ route.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the flights that depart from Zayed International Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you're catching an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
If you're arriving on a late Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SEZ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Seychelles Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Absolute Cars or Sixt and explore beyond Victoria's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Seychelles Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
Seychelles Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Victoria. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
January is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Victoria in March.
The warmest month in Victoria is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Zayed International Airport to Seychelles Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to SEZ in July. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 26ºC then.
