Seychelles airlines are also known by the name of Air Seychelles. Any airline service is provided with an airline code. The airline code for the Air Seychelles is HM. The Seychelles airport in Mahe Island, which is actually the international airport of Seychelles, was introduced in the year 1971. At that time the airport was open only to the international flights arrival. The creation of Air Seychelles was done in the year 1978. At that time it was only available for the domestic flights. Airlines in Seychelles became popular among the domestic people because of its quality service and punctuality. The demand of international flights from Seychelles was made and then Air Seychelles started of with its international flight service in the year 1983. Earlier, there was a weekly international flight from Seychelles to Europe- Frankfurt and London.

The Seychelles Airlines Services are: Two Boeing planes 767-300ER that have the capacity of carrying 247 passengers. Apart from these two, there are five more average sized aircrafts, two short SD 360 SD Sherpa and 3 DHC-6 twin otter that has the capacity of carrying 36 and 20 passengers, respectively. These are for domestic uses. All the aircrafts are facilitated with modern equipments.

The two Boeing aircrafts are handled and services by the British Airways in London. The services in all the aircrafts are very good and the maintenance of the aircraft is done in a very well manner, so that it provides fine service.

The Boeing aircrafts of the Seychelles Airlines cover a long distance of near about 11,320km and that is why the responsibility of the maintenance of both the aircrafts are given to the authority of British Airways in London.

Flying you in style to the Seychelles The approximate flying time is about 10 hrs on the non-stop flights to Seychelles. We use the following airlines to fly you to the Seychelles.

Air Seychelles

Air Seychelles is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles. Air Seychelles was officially created in 1978 as a domestic airline. International flights started in 1983 with a first weekly flight to Europe: Seychelles - Frankfurt - London.

Air Seychelles operates direct flights from London Heathrow twice weekly fri/Sun & returning on thurs/sun, there are additional flights from Europe Milan, Paris & Frankfurt & flights to/from Mauritius, Singapore, Bangkok & Johannesburg, giving flexibility for twin centre holidays.

Flying time direct london - mahe 10hrs Economy Class is equipped with more comfortable seats and more leg room than usually found on standard holiday flights...

Copious and delicious meals are served on board, with a choice of two menus. The flights are "non-smoking".

The launching of Air Seychelles new "Pearl Class" seats marks an important evolution of its Business Class product. In comparison with the preceding version, in terms of both comfort and design, the upgrade is undoubtedly a superior product.

The new seats benefit from an increased recline angle from 125° to 138°, with an all new model of "intelligent" foam cushioning that adapts itself perfectly to every passenger's physique. The supporting head rests have been redesigned to offer greater comfort and functionality and the central consoles have been replaced to fit with the new styling of the cabin. The leather and fabric details which adorn the curved seats give a completely rejuvenated look and feel.

The distance between the seat rows have been proportionally spaced out, from 125 centimeters to 145 centimeters to accommodate the recline angle comfortably.

Emirates Airlines

Emirates is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, with a reputation which has blossomed at the same pace.

Daily London to Dubai & flight connections to Mahe 4 times a week & 3 times a week Mahe to Dubai. Dubai - Mahe 4.5 hrs flying time.

Since it was founded in 1985, it has won over 200 awards for excellence.

The airline ahs achieved an enviable reputation and has every intention of maintaining and even improving on its exceptionally high standards.

Emirates boasts one of the world's youngest fleets of aircraft - and one of the most innovative. It was first to place an order for the world' largest jet, the A380 superjumbo (to come into service in 2008) and first to provide a personal video system on every seat in aircraft configured in three classes.

With its high degrees of comfort, style and attentive service, in the air and on the ground, you can be sure of starting and finishing your holiday to Sri Lanka on a high