Air Seychelles to launch new service to Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles is excited to announce the launch of its new, direct service from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), commencing on 24 May 2025.
The flagship carrier of the Seychelles will operate six weekly flights, with daily services except on Thursdays out of Seychelles and Fridays out of Abu Dhabi,
catering to the increasing demand from both leisure and business travelers.
“The capital city of Abu Dhabi has experienced tremendous population growth over the past decade, making it a vibrant year-round destination favoured by Seychellois families for its countless entertainment options. We are excited for the launch and are looking forward to offer our esteemed guests yet another destination to explore. The UAE also remains a crucial inbound tourist market for the destination, and we believe that the conditions are now optimal for the national airline to re-enter and establish a strong presence” shares Charles Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Seychelles.
Flight Schedule for Abu Dhabi:
| Flight No | Origin | Departs | Destination | Arrives | Day |
| HM0018 | Seychelles | 2045 | Abu Dhabi` | 0120 | Daily except Thursdays |
| HM0019 | Abu Dhabi | 0800 | Seychelles | 1235 | Daily except Fridays |
In addition to the direct flights, the Abu Dhabi route will be code-shared with Etihad Airways. This partnership will provide passengers traveling from Seychelles with convenient nighttime departures, allowing seamless connections onto the Etihad Airways network for flights to Europe, the USA, and Asia.
About Air Seychelles
The Seychelles’ national carrier has been flying for over 45 years. Wholly owned by the Government of Seychelles, Air Seychelles operates regionally from its home in Mahe to Colombo, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Mumbai and Mauritius with state- of-the-art Airbus A320NEOs. Domestically the airline operates up to 30 roundtrips a day to Praslin, the second largest island in the archipelago, along with various charters to other islands on its twin-otter fleet. Air Seychelles offers ground handling services to major commercial and private airlines at its base in Mahe, Seychelles.
In 2024, Air Seychelles was recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean 2024’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards and also claimed the coveted titles of ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2024’ and ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Cabin Crew 2024.’
Information contained in this press release is accurate at the time of publication.