Flying from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport flight.
Seychelles International Airport is located in Victoria. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services each week. Travel from IST to SEZ on Turkish Airlines's 2:15am departure.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to SEZ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines from IST to SEZ.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SEZ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SEZ:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to SEZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SEZ instead:
Pick up a Seychelles International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Absolute Cars and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport is R 5,721. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,907. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to SEZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), while June is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Victoria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Victoria is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to SEZ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport in July when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Victoria when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to White sands seychelles followed by Giant Tortoise Enclosure and Seychelles National Botanical Gardens.
