Paris to the Seychelles is a bucket-list Indian Ocean run, and in 2026 you finally have a nonstop choice for part of the year: Air Seychelles flies direct from Charles de Gaulle in about 9½ hours during the spring season, while Gulf and African carriers connect once, year-round, and usually for less. This guide covers who flies the route, what a fair return fare looks like in euros, and when to book.
Route: Paris (CDG / ORY) → Mahé, Seychelles International (SEZ)
Distance: approximately 7,800 km (4,850 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 9h 30m – 10h 00m
Direct flights: Yes, but seasonal — Air Seychelles operates a nonstop Boeing 787-9 from Paris CDG, typically around three times weekly in the spring high season (roughly March–May) and reduced or paused outside it. Year-round, one-stop flights via the Gulf or Addis Ababa are usually cheaper.
Fares from Paris to Seychelles (EUR)
The Seychelles is a year-round destination, but fares track the seasons. The cooler, drier high season and the European holidays — Christmas/New Year, February half-term and July–August — are the priciest; the quieter shoulder months are the cheapest. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros; the lowest are almost always one-stop itineraries, with the seasonal nonstop sitting toward the higher end.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | high |
| February | — | high (half-term) |
| March | — | medium-high |
| April | — | medium-high (Easter) |
| May | — | medium |
| June | — | low-medium |
| July | — | high (summer) |
| August | — | high (summer) |
| September | — | low |
| October | — | low-medium |
| November | — | medium |
| December | — | very high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, the floor is €588, on a Kenya Airways connection, and the median €764. So a return under about €650 is a genuinely good one and worth booking quickly; there is nothing in the five-hundreds-low to wait for. Etihad is the best value by median at €625. The seasonal nonstop does price above the connections, as expected: Air Seychelles runs €752–€1,169 from CDG.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 9½ hours, seasonal):
- Air Seychelles — nonstop Paris CDG → Mahé on a Boeing 787-9, mainly in the spring high season; check current dates, as the frequency drops sharply outside March–May.
One-stop (usually the cheapest, and available year-round):
- Emirates via Dubai — frequent daily connections and a strong economy product.
- Qatar Airways via Doha — often the best-value premium cabins and smooth connections from Paris.
- Etihad via Abu Dhabi — another comfortable Gulf routing to Mahé.
- Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa — frequently among the lowest headline fares; a shorter total detour than the Gulf.
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul and Kenya Airways via Nairobi — further competitive one-stop options.
Because the one-stop carriers compete hard, they usually undercut the seasonal nonstop. If you can travel in spring and value the shortest journey, the Air Seychelles direct is worth paying for; the rest of the year, a single stop through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Addis Ababa is the sweet spot.
When to book & how to save
- Book 2–4 months ahead for the best balance of price and choice; long-haul fares to the Seychelles rarely improve in the final weeks.
- Avoid the peaks — Christmas/New Year, February half-term and July–August are the busiest and most expensive.
- Travel in the shoulder months (May–June, September–October) for the lowest fares and calmer resorts.
- Check the seasonal nonstop dates before you build a trip around it — Air Seychelles’ Paris service is heavily seasonal, so a summer holiday will almost certainly mean a one-stop.
- Compare all-in prices including bags: the Gulf and African full-service carriers usually include 25–30 kg to Mahé, but the cheapest fare buckets may not.
Arriving in the Seychelles
All international flights land at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé, about 10 km south of the capital, Victoria. There is no train; the usual way in is a metered taxi (roughly €15–€25 to Victoria or the nearby resort areas, more to the far south of the island) or a pre-booked hotel transfer. Inter-island flights and the fast ferry to Praslin and La Digue leave from close to the airport and Victoria, so it’s easy to connect onward the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Paris to the Seychelles?
Yes, but they are seasonal. Air Seychelles flies nonstop from Paris CDG to Mahé on a Boeing 787-9, mainly around the spring high season (roughly March–May) at about three times weekly, with reduced frequency at other times. Outside those dates you’ll connect once — via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Addis Ababa.
How long is the flight from Paris to the Seychelles?
The nonstop flight takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours. One-stop itineraries through the Gulf hubs or Addis Ababa typically take 13 to 18 hours in total, depending on the layover length.
How much does it cost to fly from Paris to the Seychelles?
A typical economy return runs about €650–€850, with the whole sample spanning €588–€1,186. The best one-stop deals start at €588 on Kenya Airways, with Etihad the most consistently cheap at a median of €625; the seasonal Air Seychelles nonstop runs €752–€1,169. The December and summer peaks sit toward the top of the range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to the Seychelles?
May, June and September are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at €588 connecting and €752 on the nonstop. Avoid Christmas/New Year, February half-term and July–August, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Paris to the Seychelles?
Nonstop (seasonal): Air Seychelles from CDG (€752–€1,169), with a few direct fares on Air France and Condor at €757–€850. One-stop, cheapest first in our fare data: Kenya Airways (from €588), Etihad via Abu Dhabi (€595–€853, the best value by median) and Iberia (€633–€695). Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha, Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa and Turkish Airlines also sell the route but did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked. The one-stop carriers do offer the lowest fares.
Which airport do I fly into in the Seychelles?
You arrive at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on the main island of Mahé, about 10 km from the capital, Victoria. Inter-island flights and ferries to Praslin and La Digue depart from nearby, so onward travel the same day is straightforward.
How far in advance should I book?
Aim to book 2 to 4 months ahead. Fares to the Seychelles tend to climb as departure approaches, especially over the December, Easter and summer peaks, so early booking almost always saves money on this route.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Often, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are usually a little cheaper than Friday–Sunday, and being flexible by a day or two can save €40–€100 on a return. On the seasonal nonstop, though, your choice is limited to the days Air Seychelles actually operates.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
