Flying from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to London: what you need to know
London is four hours behind Victoria, where Seychelles International Airport is located. London follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To avoid missing your SEZ to London flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SEZ to London with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The journey from central Victoria to SEZ takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near SEZ? If you've booked an early flight from Seychelles International Airport to London, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Seychelles International Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seychelles International Airport to London flight is $714. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,424. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from SEZ to London. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Landing cheap tickets from Seychelles International Airport to London is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across every month and bag a sweet deal.
Snapping up a cheap flight from SEZ to London is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seychelles International Airport to London.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Seychelles International Airport to London. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SEZ to London can help you lock in the lowest rate.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. Once you've hopped off your flight from Seychelles International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your SEZ to London flight:
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW will save you money.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of London. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Seychelles International Airport to London.
Public transport will get you there in about 45 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by choosing a hotel near STN after your SEZ to London flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new place at:
Enjoy a payoff when you plan ahead. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Seychelles International Airport to London for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to London
January is the quietest month for flights from Seychelles International Airport to London, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Seychelles International Airport to London plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEZ to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Seychelles International Airport to London, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.