Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Victoria is two hours ahead of Johannesburg and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from JNB to SEZ start at 09:30 — the earliest with Air Seychelles. The latest departure is at 23:20 with Air Seychelles. In total, there are five weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JNB to SEZ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Seychelles offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Victoria — and maybe even more of Seychelles if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Seychelles.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and SEZ:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
Rs84,520 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs85,379. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JNB to SEZ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JNB to SEZ.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
Book a hotel near SEZ if you're catching a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Seychelles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Absolute Cars or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Victoria and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Seychelles International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
From Seychelles International Airport, Victoria is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Victoria based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Seychelles International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to SEZ in July. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Seychelles
You've done Victoria, now it's time to explore other corners of Seychelles. Journey around 3 kilometres west to Bel Ombre to check off its top attractions. From Mare Aux Cochons Trail to Bel Ombre Beach at La Scala and Trezor Labuze - Bel Ombre Treasure site, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Head 5 kilometres north-west from Victoria to visit Beau Vallon, another favourite stop in Seychelles. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Sunset Beach and Dans Gallas Trail.