The Seychelles from Australia: flights, timing and where to stay
Seychelles is the least travelled of the Indian Ocean options from Australia, which is much of its appeal. One long connection gets you somewhere that looks nothing like the Pacific — granite, jungle and a genuine sense of distance.
Editor's Top Pick
North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort
Our first call for a Australia traveller.
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The stays we’d book
Editor’s shortlist
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
Desroches Island, Amirantes, Seychelles
Best for: Private island with variety
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Getting there from Australia
- Routing
- Singapore Airlines via Singapore is the most practical from the east coast; Emirates via Dubai and Qatar via Doha also work and add lounge comfort. Perth is the shortest run at 15-17 hours. Praslin is a 15-minute hop or an hour by ferry.
- When to go
- April-May and October-November are the calm transition months. December to March is humid and showery; June to September is dry but windy, which suits sailing more than swimming.
- What to budget
- Expect A$1,400-A$2,800 a night on Mahé or Praslin, A$3,400-A$4,500 for Zil Pasyon, and A$6,000-plus for North Island. All-in for two for ten nights, flights included: A$24,000-A$42,000.
When to go, against the Australia calendar
| Window | What to expect |
|---|---|
| April school holidays | One of the two best weather windows of the year, and it lines up neatly with the term break. |
| June-July holidays | Dry but windy. Good value, better for the north-west coast than the south-east. |
| September-October holidays | The second calm window opens late October — the last week of the break is the pick. |
| December-January | Humid, showery and the most expensive. The Pacific is the better call over Christmas. |
The stays we’d book
North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort
Best for: Ultra-private honeymoon
11 hand-built villas across a whole private island — the benchmark for absolute privacy in the Indian Ocean, and the honeymoon many other resorts are quietly measured against.
Why this works from Australia
- You have done Fiji, the Maldives and Bali and want somewhere none of your friends have been.
- Complete privacy is the brief.
The most expensive room night in this guide, before you add two long flights.
Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Félicité
Best for: Design + wellness
30 granite-boulder villas across a private Inner Islands paradise — the strongest wellness programme in Seychelles and Six Senses' signature architecture.
Why this works from Australia
- Architecture and wellness are the reason, not just the beach.
- You want a private-island feel without chartering one.
Small dining line-up across a long stay.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Mahé
Best for: First Seychelles trip
Cliffside villas above Petite Anse — the most polished big-brand base on Mahé, with a serious spa, strong family credentials and easy access to the rest of the island.
Why this works from Australia
- First trip and you want to move around the country.
- Family-capable without being a family resort.
Very steep site; you will live in the buggy.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
Best for: Private island with variety
The only resort on 14km of Amirantes coral island — cycling everywhere, one of the region's best PADI centres, and Four Seasons service without the North Island price tag.
Why this works from Australia
- Diving is the point of the holiday.
- You want a private island at a defensible rate.
Limited flight days to the Amirantes; build in a Mahé night at each end.
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FAQs
How do you fly to Seychelles from Australia?
One connection via Singapore, Dubai, Doha or Colombo. Sydney and Melbourne are 17-22 hours total; Perth is 15-17.
When should Australians visit Seychelles?
April-May and October-November. The April school break and the end of the September-October break both fall inside the calm windows.
How much does Seychelles cost from Australia?
A$24,000-A$42,000 all-in for two for ten nights across two islands, including flights.
Is Seychelles better than the Maldives for Australians?
Seychelles if you want scenery, hiking and more than one island; the Maldives if you want an overwater villa and the shortest possible transfer chain.