Seychelles travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Seychelles with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Seychelles.

Seychelles travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Seychelles with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Seychelles - quick facts
Flight time✝ 13 hours
Time difference UK +4 hours
Language(s) Seychelles Creole, English
Currency Seychellois Rupee
Electricity G plug (240V)
Driving side Left

Why visit the Seychelles?

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Seychelles weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Mahe29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Mahe29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Mahe30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Mahe30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Mahe29
28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Mahe28
27°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Mahe27
27°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Mahe27
28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Mahe28
29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Mahe29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Mahe29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Mahe29
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
19 days with some rainfall in January in Mahe19
14 days with some rainfall in February in Mahe14
14 days with some rainfall in March in Mahe14
17 days with some rainfall in April in Mahe17
15 days with some rainfall in May in Mahe15
17 days with some rainfall in June in Mahe17
16 days with some rainfall in July in Mahe16
17 days with some rainfall in August in Mahe17
15 days with some rainfall in September in Mahe15
15 days with some rainfall in October in Mahe15
17 days with some rainfall in November in Mahe17
22 days with some rainfall in December in Mahe22
Sea temperature °C
28°C sea temperature in January in Mahe28
29°C sea temperature in February in Mahe29
29°C sea temperature in March in Mahe29
30°C sea temperature in April in Mahe30
29°C sea temperature in May in Mahe29
27°C sea temperature in June in Mahe27
26°C sea temperature in July in Mahe26
26°C sea temperature in August in Mahe26
27°C sea temperature in September in Mahe27
28°C sea temperature in October in Mahe28
28°C sea temperature in November in Mahe28
28°C sea temperature in December in Mahe28

The Seychelles weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Mahe.

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Seychelles travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Seychelles from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Seychelles.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Seychelles travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Seychelles with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Seychelles, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Seychelles covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Seychelles with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Seychelles FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Seychelles including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to the Seychelles due to Covid-19?

Seychelles is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Seychelles.

Check out Ministry of Health, Republic of Seychelles for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the Seychelles?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the Seychelles. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the Seychelles from the UK?

The flight time to the Seychelles from the UK is typically 13 hours.

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What is the time difference between the Seychelles and the UK?

The time difference between the Seychelles and the UK is UK time+4 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the Seychelles?

The main languages spoken in the Seychelles are Seychelles Creole and English.

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What is the currency in the Seychelles?

The currency in the Seychelles is the Seychellois Rupee (SCR).

Which plugs are used in the Seychelles?

Seychelles uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Seychelles?

They drive on the left side of the road in the Seychelles.

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