Popular Airport | Ko Samui Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5178 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Mahe Island City Center
Seychelles Intl. Airport
There are different transportation alternatives to be used for travelling to Seychelles International Airport from the city center. It is possible to get to the airport quickly by taxi. You can also have a comfortable travel by renting a car. Many hotels on the island offer airport shuttle service for their guests. If you need a more budget-friendly transportation alternative, you can get to the airport by getting on a bus from the city center. If you will come to Seychelles International Airport from the surrounding islands, you can benefit from the helicopter or fixed wing aircraft service offered for passengers.
Taxi
It is possible to get to Seychelles International Airport from the city center in about 10-15 minutes by taxi. On the island, there are two tariffs applied for passengers. These are day and night tariffs. Travelling to the airport in the daytime costs about 75 SCR. If you need to get to the airport in the nighttime, the average cost will be 100 SCR.
Car Rental
There are many car rental companies throughout the island. You can also rent a car with a driver. In order to get to the airport with the car you have rented, you should drive in the southeast direction along the coast through the Victoria – Providence Highway by following the signs. Under normal traffic conditions, you can reach the airport in about 15 minutes by car.
Bus
You can reach Seychelles International Airport by getting on a bus departing from the city center. This bus operates every 20-25 minutes during the day and the travel lasts about 20 minutes under normal conditions. Ticket price is only 3 SCR. This bus operates from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm during the day. Therefore, if your flight is at a late hour, you cannot use this transportation alternative.
Hotel Shuttle
Mahe Island, which is a tourist paradise, has a large number of accommodation centers many of which offer airport shuttle service to their guests. While this service is sometimes offered as shared, private vehicle can also be allocated for passengers wanting a special service. Please note that this service may not be free and you will need to make a reservation in advance.
Helicopter / Fixed Wing Aircraft
If you will travel to Seychelles International Airport from the other islands located around the Mahe Island, you can benefit from the service offered with helicopters or fixed wing aircrafts. By visiting www.zilair.com, you can get detailed information and make a reservation.
Airport Information
Seychelles International Airport is located 10 kilometers southeast of Victoria on Mahe Island. At the airport, there are all fundamental services such as bank, ATM and foreign exchange office. You can spend pleasant time in the restaurants and bars at the airport, or do shopping at the stores where different products are sold. There is also a duty-free shop and a VIP Lounge at the airport.
Transportation to Ko Samui City Center from Airport
Ko Samui Airport
Samui International Airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. As you can easily get to Koh Samui city center by taxi, you can also take the minibuses called "songthaew". If you prefer a more luxurious means of transport, you can use the private vehicles with driver, which is a kind of shuttle service.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at the airport at any time. However, even if the taxis have a taximeter, they are not used mostly. For this reason, you should deal about your destination and its cost with the driver before you take a taxi. Generally speaking, tourists can be asked for higher prices. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city center.
Motorcycle Taxi
If you do not want to lose time in traffic, or if you prefer an unusual means of transportation, you can also opt for motorcycle taxis. Fares are not much different than minibus fares, but you should not forget to bargain.
Minibus
You can reach the city center or the beach you want with semi-open pickup style minibuses called songthaew, which are peculiar to Thailand. You can rent these tools, which are quite affordable, for yourself or your group. To avoid misunderstandings, you should first talk about the fare and inform the driver whether you have rented it privately or not.
Private Shuttle with Driver
The size of these vehicles varies according to the number of passengers and they provide a convenient transportation service. Unlike the taxi, they have certain routes but flexibility is provided. The cost of reaching from the airport to the city center with private shared minivans varies between 130 and 200 baht.
If you do not want to travel with people who you do not know during your journey, you can hire a private vehicle for a fee of 500 and 800 baht.
If you are traveling in a crowded group and the car will not be enough for you, the transportation cost of private minivans from the airport to the city center is between 800 and 1200 baht.
Hotel Shuttle
Koh Samui, a tourism paradise, has numerous hotels and almost all of them offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you do not want to deal with the traffic and lose time at the airport, you can benefit from this service of your hotel. When you exit the airport arrival terminal you can see that many hotel services and limousines are waiting for guests. If you want a private vehicle, you must remember to book in advance.
Car Rental
During your stay in the island, you can rent a car to have a comfortable transportation and to facilitate both your airport transportation and your trip to the beaches. Prices vary according to the type and size of the vehicle. Motorcycle is the most preferred means of transportation in Koh Samui. Whatever type of vehicle you rent, you should remember that the Koh Samui traffic is intense and drivers are not following the rules frequently.