Private jet charter in Seychelles

London to Seychelles is a night in the air, about ten hours in a long-range jet, and whether the trip works is decided less over the Indian Ocean than on the ground at Mahé. Private Jets UK books the landing permit, the handler, the helicopter or the catamaran and the aircraft as one itinerary. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. Seychelles is an archipelago with one runway that suits a long-range jet. Every other destination, whether Praslin, La Digue or a private island, is a short hop from Mahé by helicopter, turboprop, catamaran or yacht, so the early questions are the permit and slot at Seychelles International, the hour of arrival against the helicopters' daylight window, and what happens to a dog.

 

 

At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter to Seychelles depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.

You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:

• using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
• via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
• by landline or cell phone;
• via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).

 

 

Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from Biggin Hill, an Embraer Praetor 600 with a stop in Dubai and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.

 

How long does it take to fly to Seychelles?

About 9 h 40 min from Biggin Hill in a Global 6000, and a little over ten hours from Glasgow. The distance from London is roughly 4,600 nautical miles, which is about three quarters of what a Global 6000 can fly (around 6,000 nm), so a nonstop flight is realistic with a normal cabin load and a sensible reserve. Smaller aircraft split the journey, and the natural place for the split is the Gulf. London to Dubai is about 3,070 nm and Dubai to Mahé a further 1,869, which adds only 366 nm to the direct line but about 2 h 20 min to the clock once the hour on the ground and the slower aircraft are counted. The line from London to Seychelles runs south-east over the Balkans and Turkey, across the Middle East and out over the Indian Ocean. The countries actually overflown are chosen by the operator's flight planners, with a permit obtained for each.

 

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to Seychelles

Typical trips from Britain, cheapest first within each group, all of them into Seychelles International on Mahé. The weeks around Christmas and New Year and the school holidays in summer sit above these figures, and the calendar block further down explains when.

 

Every figure is one-way and includes the aircraft, the crew, the fuel and the positioning flight home, a big share of the bill on a sector this long. Landing and parking charges, handling, the permits, catering and the fees at the Dubai stop are quoted on top once the dates are fixed. A Praetor 600 with nine seats starts at £76,950 from Biggin Hill and £78,600 from Manchester. A Global 6000 with thirteen seats, flying nonstop, is £123,850 from Biggin Hill and £127,500 from Manchester. The difference of roughly £46,900 pays for a larger cabin, a hold that swallows golf bags and dive cases, and 2 h 20 min back on the clock.

 

We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:

 

 

Private jet flights from Seychelles

Few clients treat Mahé as the end of the line. Mauritius and the Maldives are about three hours away and make a natural second week, Nairobi pairs a beach with a safari, and Dubai is the usual road home for an aircraft that is not going back to Britain. Typical one-way prices:

 

 

Prices depending on the type of business jet

We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:

 

 

The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.

 

Online Calculator

If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.

All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.

 

 

Private jets are ready to take off

Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for Seychelles:

 

 

 

This is a small part of what is available. A long-range jet is rarely waiting on Mahé, so a Seychelles charter usually starts with an aircraft positioned from Europe or the Gulf, and the price is built from the London leg and not from a local base. A jet already heading back empty from Dubai or Nairobi is the opening for a better price, and we look for one on every enquiry.

 

How to book a private jet?

You can book a private jet flight to Seychelles in 6 easy steps:

1. Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
2. Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
3. Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
4. Signing of the contract.
5. Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
6. Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.

In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.

 

How to rent a business jet with a crew

5 main stages:

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  Sending an application

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  Clarification of details and search for options

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  Preparation and coordination of optimal options

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  Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.

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  Departure on the route.

 

Business aviation airports in Seychelles

One airport does the work, and it is the only one a long-range jet should use. Praslin and the island helipads are for the last leg, and the other names on the list are the stops and neighbours you meet on the way.

 

Four points settle most arrivals on Mahé:

 

 

Border, passport and permits

Seychelles asks for the Travel Authorisation before the aircraft leaves Britain and for the aircraft's permits before the passengers do. Declare anything that may be prohibited or taxable, since the rules on what comes in are strict: controlled drugs are prohibited outright, firearms, plants and plant products, animals and animal products need prior authorisation, and the duty-free allowance for an adult is 2 litres of drinks up to 16 percent alcohol and 2 litres of stronger spirits, plus 250 g of tobacco or 200 cigarettes. Cash above the declaration threshold has to be declared as well, and the Travel Authorisation form asks about it. Britain is outside Schengen, so the way home has its own formalities: a General Aviation Report is filed between 48 hours and 2 hours before departure, the first landing has to be at a regulated airfield, and the fines are £2,500 for a landing at a non-regulated aerodrome and £2,000 for each passenger without permission. British and Irish citizens need no Electronic Travel Authorisation to come home, but a passenger of another nationality may need one for the return.

 

 

From the apron to the island

Mahé has roads, and the first leg from the apron to the usual hotels is a drive of ten to thirty-five minutes. The other islands are a hop away by air or water, and the choice depends on the party, the baggage and the clock. The times below come from the handler, the resorts and the transfer guides we checked.

 

Flying to Seychelles with a dog or a cat

Seychelles lets dogs and cats in, and then asks a great deal. Every animal needs a Veterinary Import Permit before it travels, a titre test and a quarantine stay on Mahé, and the stay is measured in weeks. For most holidays it is better to leave the pet at home. The notes below are for owners who are moving, or who cannot be parted from the animal.

 

 

What the two halves look like:

• Into Seychelles: the Seychelles Agricultural Agency requires a written application for the permit, with the microchip number, and issues it within 7 working days for one month from the intended arrival date. The animal must be at least 16 weeks old, vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine from 3 months of age, with a booster given from 30 days to 12 months before export, and tested for rabies antibodies at 0.5 IU or more, from one month after the primary vaccination and within six months of departure. The UK export certificate asks for the other core vaccinations, parasite treatment and six months of residence in the UK. We confirm the entry point and the paperwork for the animal in writing before the flight;
• Quarantine: every imported animal goes into quarantine, for a minimum of two weeks, at the single facility on Mahé, which has to be booked at least two weeks ahead. The Agency describes animals arriving as manifest cargo and collected at the airport by a veterinary officer, so the cabin is a point to agree in advance. If the conditions are not met, the animal faces a minimum of six months in quarantine or return to the origin at the owner's expense. Dogs of listed breeds, such as the German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman and Bulldog, must be sterilised first;
• Into Great Britain: Seychelles does not appear on the Great Britain lists of countries with the simple pet rules, so a Great Britain pet health certificate is required. The animal is microchipped before or at the same time as the rabies vaccination, a blood sample goes to an EU-approved laboratory at least 30 days after the vaccination with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, and the animal waits 3 months from the date of the sample before it travels. A dog is treated for tapeworm by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before it arrives;
• No more than five animals per traveller, and quarantine of up to four months if the rules for the return are not met.

Requirements for ferrets, birds and anything less usual are collected on our flying with pets guide, and our managers confirm the position in writing for your dates before a booking is taken.

 

The Seychelles calendar: two monsoons, two calm changeovers and a Creole festival

Seychelles sits close to the equator and has no real winter, so the calendar is a calendar of winds. The north-west monsoon is warm and wet, the south-east trades are cooler and drier, and the two short changeovers in between bring the calmest seas. Rain can fall in any month, and the high interior of Mahé takes far more of it than the coast.

 

Ways to bring the Seychelles price down

• Move the dates by a week or two away from Christmas and New Year, or from the August holidays. The changeover months of April, May and October are quieter, calmer and usually easier to book;
• Look at the size of the party before the aircraft. A Praetor 600 seats nine and costs a good deal less than a Global 6000 even with the Gulf stop. For a larger party or a heavy hold the Global 6000 is the better fit, and a Gulfstream G550 earns its higher hourly rate only with a bigger group;
• Think about waiting. A jet that leaves Mahé after the drop-off and comes back is priced differently from one that stays, and the better answer depends on the number of days and on what the airport will allow.

 

Types of flights

Most passengers are going for the islands themselves, and the aircraft is a way of taking a connection and a day out of the trip.

• Honeymoons and weddings, two to six people, often one-way out with a scheduled flight home;
• Family holidays at Christmas and in the summer break, with children and nannies, usually 6 to 12 people and a lot of luggage;
• Guests of the private-island resorts, who fly the jet to Mahé and a helicopter on from the apron;
• Dive and sailing trips, often with heavy equipment bags, timed for the calm months;
• Combined trips with Mauritius, the Maldives or an East African safari, where Mahé is one stop in a longer loop;
• Occasional corporate incentive groups.

One-way or return is the question that takes the longest to answer. A return with the aircraft waiting for a week is a large invoice. A one-way flight out with a scheduled flight home is cheaper than it looks, because the crew would otherwise be paid to wait, and we quote both so that the difference is visible.

 

Empty Legs

An empty leg is a repositioning flight with nobody aboard, offered at a fraction of the usual price. On a route as long as London to Mahé they are rare, and they come from the pattern of the traffic and not from volume.

A client who can name a window of several days has a far better chance than one who needs a particular evening, and a leg can vanish when the original booking moves. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page, and we flag a Seychelles match the day an operator releases it.

 

 

Helicopter and island aircraft charter

In Seychelles the helicopter does the work that a car does elsewhere. The Zil Air fleet we checked includes the Airbus H120, which carries up to four adults with payload restrictions, and two light twins, the Vulcan Air P68C and the Tecnam Traveller. Flights start at the operator's base on Mahé, at resort helipads, at the helipad on La Digue and at Praslin airport. Air Seychelles flies scheduled turboprop services between Mahé and Praslin and also operates charters to the other islands.

We book the helicopter, the turboprop or the boat alongside the jet so that the aircraft, the handler and the transfer all work to one timetable.

 

 

Flight payment options

The main goal of our company is to provide the highest level of comfort to our customers. Therefore, we're always ready to meet you halfway. Our consultants will offer you a wide variety of flights to meet your needs and budget. Most customers prefer a non-cash method (a transfer to an EU bank account), which guarantees a high level of confidentiality and security of payment. All payment details are provided in advance, so you'll have enough time to make the necessary checks. For years of working in business aviation, our company has gained an impeccable reputation. We practice transparency and are always ready to present all necessary documents.

Private Jets UK works with both physical and legal entities. We guarantee the confidentiality and security of payments. You can pay for the flights to and from Seychelles in any convenient way:

• cashless (by transfer to our account);
• by cash;
• by card;
• by cryptocurrency.

 

Our company works with European and British banks, which allows you to choose the most convenient payment method. In addition, we conclude formal agreements and provide our clients with all necessary documents and invoices, which guarantees the safe payment and delivery of services. If you have any financial questions, feel free to contact our private aviation consultants.

If you need to book an urgent flight, please keep in mind that the bank transfer can take a few days. In such situations, we may need to involve our partner companies so that you can pay for your flight in cash. If you have any questions, you can contact your personal consultant 24/7.

 

 

Flights from the UK to Seychelles

On a sector of this length the choice of British airfield matters less than the choice of aircraft. From the closest London field to Glasgow the difference is about 284 nm, roughly 35 minutes in the air and £7,450 on the price of a Global 6000, and the London airfields cluster within a few nautical miles of each other. Biggin Hill, London City, Luton and Farnborough send most of the traffic on this corridor. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.

 

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Seychelles charters from the booking notes: six typical trips

What the corridor looks like once a quote turns into a flight. Six typical jobs of the kind that come through our booking notes, described in outline, with the particulars changed.

 

Frequently asked questions about flying to Seychelles