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About Mahe Island

The Mahe Island, situated in the Republic of Seychelles, has developed considerably in the canning industry thanks to its developed fishery industry. Due to its geographical location being very close to the Equator, a warm climate is effective in the Mahe Island. The temperature, which is between 25 and 29 degrees throughout the year, varies in the higher regions. The National Museum, Clock Tower, Old England Court Building, Selwyn Bay, Natural Science Museum, Sir Selwyn Clarke Market, and Victoria Botanical Gardens are among the sights that are very attractive for the tourists in the city. It is possible to see many fish species together on Mahe Island. Water sports have also improved considerably in the city thanks to the clean beaches it has. The nightlife of the island, which becomes more and more vivid at the wee hours of the night, has a fairly crowded atmosphere. Various activities are held for the crowd of people coming from all over the world.

The nightclubs and bars stay open until the first lights of the morning. The Creole Festival, known as the most notable festival held on the island, is held in Victoria in October. The developed fishery industry shows itself in the city's cuisine. The kinds of seafood are the most preferred foods on the island. Besides, the delicacies of the world cuisine are also served at various restaurants in the city. You can get whatever you need thanks to the various markets in Mahe Island, where there are no large shopping malls.

Transportation to Mahe Island City Center from Airport

Seychelles Intl. Airport

The most preferred transportation option for travelling to the city center from Seychelles International Airport is taxi, but using the airport shuttle service offered by your hotel is also a comfortable and trouble-free option. In addition, you can rent a car at the airport and have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your visit. If you are one of those preferring the means of public transportation, you can get to the city center by getting on the buses departing from the airport. This is the most budget-friendly transportation alternative. If your travel will continue to another island, you can use the service offered with helicopters or fixed wing aircrafts.

Taxi

It is possible to reach the city center comfortably by using the taxis departing from the airport. The average cost of travelling to the city center from Seychelles International Airport by taxi is 75 SCR in day tariff and 100 SCR in night tariff.

Car Rental

At the airport, Avis, Hertz and Sixt companies and some local car rental companies offer service for passengers. With the car you rent, you can reach the city center by driving in the northwest direction along the coast through the Victoria – Providence Highway by following the signs.

Bus

You can reach the city center by using the buses departing from Seychelles International Airport every 20-25 minutes. Ticket price is only 3 SCR. This bus route operates from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm during the day. It lasts about 20 minutes to reach the city center from the airport.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels on the island offer airport shuttle service for their guests. While this service is sometimes offered as shared, private vehicle can also be allocated for passengers wanting a special service. You can get in contact with your hotel and learn whether they offer this service or not. You can make a reservation and get information about the pricing policy in advance. If you find this service suitable for you, you can get to your hotel comfortably.

Helicopter / Fixed Wing Aircraft

If you will travel to the other islands in the surrounding rather than the city center, you can benefit from the helicopter or fixed wing aircraft service offered by the Zil Air company. You can get detailed information by visiting zilair.com.

Weather in Mahe Island

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 22ºC - Max 23ºC
ThursdayMin 22ºC - Max 23ºC
FridayMin 23ºC - Max 23ºC
SaturdayMin 23ºC - Max 23ºC
SundayMin 22ºC - Max 23ºC

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