country guide
Flying in Seychelles: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Seychelles: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 24 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Seychelles
Seychelles has 24 airports and airfields in our database, of which 3 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Seychelles International Airport
- Praslin Island Airport
- Alphonse Airport
- Assomption Airport
- Astove Island Airport
- Bird Island Airport
Browse all 24 Seychelles airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Seychelles aviation by the numbers
24 airfields on record (3 with scheduled service), 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport15
- Heliport7
- Large airport1
- Medium airport1
Longest runways
- Seychelles International Airport9,800 ft
- Desroches Airport4,531 ft
- Praslin Island Airport4,318 ft
- Providence Island Airport4,291 ft
- Alphonse Airport3,983 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.