Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport.
Victoria is one hour ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your IST to SEZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Victoria — and maybe even more of Seychelles if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and SEZ:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
$734 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,441. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IST to SEZ, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from IST to SEZ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SEZ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Seychelles Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Absolute Cars or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Victoria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Seychelles Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Victoria. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Victoria is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Seychelles Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to SEZ in July. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 26ºC then.