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Indian Ocean · Africa

Seychelles holidays

4.6°S · 55.5°E
At a glanceGranite-boulder beaches and turquoise water, arguably the world's most beautiful, and priced to match. Calmest seas Apr-May and Oct-Nov.
~12.5h flight estimate6 to 12 days£165 to £550+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Seychelles

The strongest periods are April to May and October to November. March, June, September, and December are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 30°C across the main season. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.

Jan30°COther
Feb31°COther
Mar31°CShoulder
Apr31°CBest
May30°CBest
Jun29°CShoulder
Jul28°COther
Aug29°COther
Sep29°CShoulder
Oct29°CBest
Nov30°CBest
Dec30°CShoulder

How much does a trip to Seychelles cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £165 a day at the budget end, around £220 a day mid-range and £550+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1930 to £2690 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £545 off-peak, £700 typically and £945 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Seychelles?

Seychelles is strongest for beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance. The main settings are tropical islands and coastal scenery, and the pace is relaxing.

How flexible is it? Seychelles can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and mixed to hotspot crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has relaxed days, serene evenings and a popular setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance.
  • You prefer a slower, more restful pace.
  • You are comfortable with a well-known destination.

Think twice if

  • You need the cheapest possible version of the trip.
  • You want a packed, high-energy itinerary every day.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Seychelles?

The strongest periods are April to May and October to November. March, June, September, and December are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 30°C. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.

How much does a trip to Seychelles cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £165 a day at the budget end, around £220 a day mid-range and £550+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1930 to £2690 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £545 off-peak, £700 typically and £945 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Seychelles from the UK?

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Seychelles good for?

Seychelles best suits travellers looking for beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance. Expect tropical islands and coastal scenery, with a relaxing pace.

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