4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“One of the highlights is its beautiful location—surrounded by the ocean and greenery, offering stunning views especially during landing and takeoff.”
Arjun Rampal Escovar5★ on Google
Airports / Seychelles / SEZ
Large airport · SEZ
Seychelles International Airport.
Victoria, Seychelles · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
1,816 ratings
0
Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Victoria, SeychellesELEV 10 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
1,816
Google reviews
ratings on Google
10
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to PRI
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Praslin Island Airport (PRI).
Overview
Seychelles International Airport, listed as FSIA / SEZ, is a large commercial airport in Victoria, Seychelles. Field elevation is 10 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SEZ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Praslin Island Airport (PRI, 24 nm), IAF Agalega (MU-0004, 348 nm), and Arrachart Airport (DIE, 591 nm). The field has a single 9,800-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SEZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Aéroport de la Pointe Larue and Point La Rue. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SEZ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“What really stands out is the staff—they are very helpful, polite, and always ready to assist, making the overall experience even better.”
Arjun Rampal Escovar5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is easy to navigate, with clear signage and a relaxed atmosphere that reflects the laid-back vibe of Seychelles.”
Arjun Rampal Escovar5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Seychelles International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
FSIA
IATA
SEZ
FAA / Local
FSIA
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
4.6743° S · 55.5218° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,800 ft
- 13/319,800 ft × 151 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,800 ft
SEZ's 9,800 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmPRIPraslin Island AirportPraslin Island
- 348nmMU-0004IAF AgalegaVingt Cinq
- 591nmDIEArrachart AirportAntisiranana
- 616nmVOHVohemar AirportVohemar
- 658nmSVBSambava AirportSambava
- 672nmNOSNosy Be International AirportNosy Be
Location
Open the full mapFSIA · Seychelles International Airport · Victoria, Seychelles
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SEZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 7,187 nm | 17h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 7,225 nm | 17h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,340 nm | 17h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,531 nm | 17h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,836 nm | 18h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,943 nm | 18h 52m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,971 nm | 18h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,996 nm | 19h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SEZ?
- Seychelles International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,800 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SEZ?
- Seychelles International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,800 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SEZ?
- The closest alternate is Praslin Island Airport (PRI), about 24 nm away, followed by IAF Agalega (MU-0004) at 348 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SEZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 17h 7m (7,187 nm), Anchorage about 17h 12m (7,225 nm), New York about 17h 28m (7,340 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.