We’ve seen it happen too often—travelers accidentally miss their flight to Seychelles due to a misunderstanding of departure times. To help you avoid this mistake, here’s a quick breakdown:

Flight Timing Clarification

  • During Summer (Daylight Saving Time):
    Air Seychelles departs from Tel Aviv at 00:25.
    You must arrive at the airport on the evening before the listed flight date.
    Example: For a flight on Thursday, August 22 at 00:25, you need to be at the airport on Wednesday, August 21 by 21:25.
  • During Winter (Standard Time):
    Flights depart at 23:25 from Tel Aviv.
    You should arrive at the airport on the same day in the evening.
    Example: For a flight on Thursday, October 31 at 23:25, arrive on October 31 by 20:25.

Additional Tips for a Smooth Arrival:

  • Travel Authorization for Seychelles must be completed in advance. If not, you could pay up to €200 per person on arrival.
  • Online check-in is not available for Air Seychelles from Tel Aviv—check-in is only done at the airport.
  • Important to know:
    • Diners Club cards are not accepted in Seychelles.
    • Old U.S. dollar bills and €500 notes are also not accepted.

Traveler Testimonial:

Esther Cohen
“Pay Attention to Flight Times!”

“I have to recommend Stav—he’s an amazing agent with incredible patience. After we accidentally missed our flight, he went above and beyond, moved mountains for us, and managed to get everything sorted with minimal damage. Thank you so much for your help, Stav. We were lucky to have you!” 🙌🏼

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