Air Seychelles Increases Frequency to Daily Service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles is pleased to announce that, effective from 16 October 2025, the airline has enhanced its flight service between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi to a daily schedule. This strategic expansion follows the successful introduction of the route in May of this year.
The decision to increase flight frequency is a direct response to the rising demand from both leisure and corporate travelers eager to access Abu Dhabi and its surrounding regions. This initiative underscores Air Seychelles; dedication to improving connectivity for both the Seychellois community and international visitors.
Charles Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Seychelles, expressed his satisfaction with the route;s success to date: "The overwhelming support from our passengers has been tremendous, and we are delighted to meet their needs with a daily service to Abu Dhabi. The route is performing exceptionally well, validating its significance and demand within our network. With this increase, we are thrilled to offer greater flexibility and convenience to our passengers.
Through a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, the flight provides an important link to tourism growth for Seychelles. The route is estimated to provide over 57,000 tourists to Seychelles in a year, with passengers predominantly originating from Europe, Middle East and Russia.
Abu Dhabi, known as the vibrant capital of the United Arab Emirates, offers an unparalleled cultural experience with its architectural marvels, shopping venues, and renowned attractions like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Its close proximity to Dubai, accessible by a short drive, adds to the appeal, providing residents and visitors of Seychelles with a unique opportunity to easily explore both cities.
The service operates using the national airline's A320 Neo aircraft, which accommodates 168 passengers at full capacity.
Air Seychelles remains committed to delivering exceptional services and connections, strengthening ties between Seychelles, Abu Dhabi, and beyond, while working to contribute towards growth of tourism and commerce.
About Air Seychelles
The Seychelles’ national carrier has been flying for over 45 years. Wholly owned by the Government of Seychelles, Air Seychelles operates regionally from its home in Mahe to Colombo, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Mumbai and Mauritius with state- of-the-art Airbus A320NEOs. Domestically the airline operates up to 30 roundtrips a day to Praslin, the second largest island in the archipelago, along with various charters to other islands on its twin-otter fleet. Air Seychelles offers ground handling services to major commercial and private airlines at its base in Mahe, Seychelles.
In 2024, Air Seychelles was recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean 2024’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards and also claimed the coveted titles of ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2024’ and ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Cabin Crew 2024.’
Information contained in this press release is accurate at the time of publication.