Flying from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ).
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport flight is 7 hours 45 minutes.
Seychelles International Airport is located in Victoria. The city operates on the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. Travel from IST to SEZ on Turkish Airlines's 2:15am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to SEZ.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from IST.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and SEZ is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SEZ that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IST and SEZ include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SEZ:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to SEZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SEZ:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport flight.
Getting from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
Central Victoria is around 11 kilometres from Seychelles International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
R 5,941 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport. Return flights start at R 12,724. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to SEZ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Hunt for savings on a flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ). Visit Victoria in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Istanbul to SEZ plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Seychelles International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Victoria when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to White sands seychelles followed by Giant Tortoise Enclosure and Seychelles National Botanical Gardens.

