The airport is located 10km (6 miles) southeast of Victoria on the island of Mahe.
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Seychelles International Airport is located close to Victoria on Mahe, one of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles. It has two passenger terminals, one for domestic flights and one for international services. There is also a cargo terminal. The airport has been expanded and made over recently.
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Road: Transportation services to all points on Mahe are available by coach and taxi. Buses operate from 5.30am until 7.30pm and depart for Victoria every 20-30 minutes. Taxis operate 24 hours from the airport.
There are 40 short-term and 106 long-term parking spaces at the airport with direct access to terminal buildings.
There is a tourist help desk in the arrival hall which is open whenever there is a flight.
Money and communications: There are mail boxes, a bank, ATMs and a bureau de change. There are public telephones throughout the airport. Internet facilities can be found on the first floor of the international departure lounge and wireless Internet access in all of the international terminal.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants and bars in both passenger terminals.
Shopping: There are duty-free shops in the arrival and departure halls of the International Terminal. The new and improved concourse also features two new book and craft shops.
Other facilities: These include a travel agent.
Located 3 miles (5km) north of the airport, the Wharf Hotel and Marina (tel: +248 670 700) is a new luxury hotel halfway between the airport and Victoria. It is a 5 minute drive either way. Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort & Casino, which boasts lush tropical gardens and pristine white beaches (tel: +248 287 287) is 9 miles (15km) north west of the airport. So is the Coral Strand Hotel, surrounded by tropical palm trees and the warm Indian Ocean on the Beau Vallon Beach (tel: +248 621 000).
These are limited. Currently a system of ramps is used for disabled access. Adapted toilets are also available. Contact your airline for further information and assistance.
There is a VIP lounge in the International Terminal building.
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Car hire is available at the airport from Hertz (tel: +248 322447; website: www.hertz.com) and Sixt (tel: +248 515 532; website: www.e-sixt.co.uk). Car rental desks are located in the arrival and departure halls. Most of them are open only when there is a flight in or out of the airport. Avis has several offices in town, including one at the Coral Strand Hotel.
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