Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport.
Victoria is one hour ahead of Istanbul and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IST to SEZ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Victoria (and then seeing more of Seychelles!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and SEZ:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport flight is R 6,975. A return plane ticket is currently R 12,334. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to SEZ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IST to SEZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SEZ:
Travel at your own pace with a Seychelles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Absolute Cars or Sixt and chase adventure across Victoria and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Seychelles International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
From Seychelles International Airport, Victoria is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Victoria based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Victoria is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seychelles International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to SEZ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Seychelles
Victoria is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Seychelles just waiting to be discovered. Around 3 kilometres west of Victoria, a trip to Bel Ombre will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mare Aux Cochons Trail, Bel Ombre Beach at La Scala and Trezor Labuze - Bel Ombre Treasure site.
Next stop? Make your way to Beau Vallon. It's roughly 5 kilometres north-west of Victoria and is known for highlights including Sunset Beach and Dans Gallas Trail.