Travelling from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) out of here.
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Colombo to Seychelles International Airport flight.
Seychelles International Airport is located in Victoria. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. Travel from CMB to SEZ on Air Seychelles's 12:20am flight.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Colombo to SEZ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) can be booked from this terminal.
When departing from CMB, you can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport with Air Seychelles.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CMB and SEZ is Air Seychelles.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Colombo to SEZ with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMB and SEZ include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SEZ:
Grab a Seychelles International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Absolute Cars and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Colombo to Seychelles International Airport flight.
Getting from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
Seychelles International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Victoria. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
$524 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport. Return flights start at $762. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Colombo to SEZ, book your ticket seven months ahead of your planned departure.
December is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Colombo to Seychelles International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Colombo to SEZ.
Find a cheap flight from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
June is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), while December is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Victoria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Colombo to SEZ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Seychelles International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Your trip to Victoria should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include White sands seychelles, Giant Tortoise Enclosure and Seychelles National Botanical Gardens.