To determine whether you can catch a specific ferry after your flight arrival, consider the following:
- Immigration and baggage claim can take 45 to 60 minutes.
- The drive from Seychelles International Airport to the ferry harbor takes around 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
- You must be at the harbor at least 30 minutes before departure to check in and collect your boarding pass.
- Ferry check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.
Examples:
If you arrive with Emirates flight EK 705 at 06:50, you will likely not make the 08:00 ferry. Immigration and baggage alone may take until 07:30, and traffic is usually heavy in the morning. Book the next available ferry instead and consider spending time at the harbor or in the city center.
Note: Luggage storage is available at the harbor.
If you arrive with Qatar flight QR 678 at 08:30, you’ll likely be able to catch the 10:30 ferry. Taking a taxi versus a shuttle makes little difference in this case.
If you miss your ferry due to delays, traffic, or other reasons, you will usually be moved to the next available ferry, but this is not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to notify us of any delays within 30 minutes of the ferry departure. Any changes are solely subjected to the approval of the ferry company and availability.
To be safe:
If you want to avoid any stress, book an afternoon ferry. You can leave your luggage at the harbor and explore Mahé — Victoria or Beau Vallon beach, for example, are popular options.
Other examples:
- EK 707 (13:35 arrival) → 16:30 ferry: easily possible
- ET 879 (14:20 arrival) → 16:30 ferry: good chance
👉 For guidance on ferry times when departing Seychelles, see the corresponding FAQ.