Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, enabling passengers on both networks to enjoy seamless travel to one of the world’s most exotic and unique destinations.

Air Seychelles operates international flights to Johannesburg, Mumbai, Mauritius and Tel Aviv using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

For its domestic network, the airline operates a fleet of five DHC-6 Twin Otter-400 turboprops between Mahé and Praslin as well as charter flights.

“This new partnership will provide passengers with new connection opportunities and access to unique destinations from both networks,” said Captain Sandy Benoiton, Air Seychelles, Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Raffles Seychelles. Click to enlarge.Raffles Seychelles
Qatar Airways serves over 160 destinations worldwide and connects travellers from Africa, America, Asia and Europe easily to and from Seychelles through its hub in Doha, Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Currently, Qatar Airways operates a daily flight between HIA and Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), located on the Island of Mahé, near the capital city of Victoria, with a morning arrival and evening departure from Mahé Island.

Because of this new codeshare agreement, Qatar Airways will place its code on Air Seychelles’ operated flights between Mahé and Praslin and enable passengers to continue their journey conveniently using a single booking.

Praslin is home to the pristine Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site along with palm-fringed beaches, like Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio, both bordered by large granite boulders.

Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said, “Our strategy of facilitating connectivity to African markets through partnerships is in line with this enhanced cooperation with Air Seychelles. Our two airlines are pleased to work together to benefit passengers with more travel choices and to support the tourism industry in Seychelles.”