Mahe Travel Guide: Your Gateway to the Seychelles' Main Island Paradise

Mahe is the most developed and largest island in Seychelles. It is also the first destination to start off your trip in Seychelles. Mahe has an abundance of natural beauty with sandy plan fringed beaches and clear blue sky and so it is named at the "Island of Abundance". It is also the economic and cultural heart of Seychelles and the main hub for tourists across the world.

The beautiful island of Mahe is a place to be explored on its own, offering a myriad of diving centers, accommodation options, shops, and restaurants. The main attractions of the island include Petite Anse, Anse Intendance, Morne Blanc, Moyenne Island, Beau Vallon Beach, and Anse Takamaka Beach, making it an ideal destination for Seychelles travel packages.

Getting in mahe

Seychelles International Airport is the main International Airport in Seychelles. Popular operators in this route are Jet Airways, Air Seychelles & Etihad Airways. It takes 30 mins to reach Mahe from the Seychelles airport. It operates flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Trichy.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Chennai	9h, 1 stop	Rs 24,000
Delhi	11h, 1 stop	Rs 19,000
Mumbai	4h, Direct	Rs 20,200
Bangalore	9h, 1 stop	Rs 24,800
Hyderabad	14h, 1 stop	Rs 26,000
Kolkata	13h, 1 stop	Rs 27,500
Kochi	14h, 1 stop	Rs 25,000
Trichy	19h, 1 stop	Rs 53,393

Getting out of mahe

Seychelles airport operates flights to many nearby countries like Egypt, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Greece and Srilanka. You can visit these countries on your trip to Seychelles.

Public Transport in mahe

The public transport system in Seychelles consists of buses. The bus service operates extensively through Mahe. The buses run on a flat fare of Rs 5 regardless of the length of the journey. The buses operate to almost all the places in Mahe but in you have to change buses to reach certain destinations.

Taxi & Airport transfer in mahe

The taxi service in Mahe is not metered. You should discuss the fare before taking the taxi. There are boat, ferry, helicopter, domestic air, taxi and shared coach service available from the Seychelles airport to Mahe. You can choose your desired mode of transport based on your convenience.

Transport & city passes in mahe

There are no travel passes offered in Mahe. You can choose the public transport or explore the city by foot.

Driving & Car rental in mahe

Rental cars are popular in Mahe and it is the best way to explore the island. It will cost about Rs 3140 to 3532 for a small hatchback for a day. Sixt and Avis are some of the popular rental car services in Mahe.