Seychelles: €395 Etihad Flights from Milan (Incl. Luggage)

Etihad Airways is selling flights to Mahé, Seychelles at only €395 if you depart from Milan-Malpensa. Not only is that a very good price by itself, but it even includes 23 kg of luggage! You can find available dates in May and June 2023.

Our calendar displays all available dates for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search, where you can then either be redirected to the cheapest OTA, selling tickets at €395 or to Etihad’s website, where prices for the same dates are available between €419 and €509.

You would always first fly to Abu Dhabi, onboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, from where you’d fly to Mahé onboard an Airbus A320. The 787s are proper long haul planes with personal entertainment. Disappointingly, Etihad decided to gradually remove personal entertainment systems from their A320s in 2019. You will most likely be left with your own devices to stream media during the flight.

Search & Book

The fare is set to expire on December 16, 2022. The minimum stay requirement is 3 days, the maximum stay is three months.

Our calendar above shows all available dates for trips of up to 28 days. Should you be looking for a longer trip, you can search for the cheapest possible dates on Google Flights. Getting the lowest price is a bit delicate, as prices fluctuate heavily both on Google and on Etihad’s website. The flights can either be booked directly on Etihad’s website, or you can use the Travel-Dealz flight search to find the cheapest OTA price.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Mileage

The tickets are issued in booking class T. Member of Etihad Guest or its affiliates can earn the following:

Destination

Information & Tips for Seychelles

The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. There are numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves as well as rare animals such as Aldabra giant tortoises. The capital Victoria is located on Mahé, the starting point for visiting the other islands. The island also offers rainforests in the mountains of the Morne-Seychellois National Park and beaches such as Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.

Best Time to Visit

The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March) and the cooler southeast trade winds that define April through October.

Entry & Visa

Most EU citizenss do not need a visa. A permit for the duration of the trip will be issued upon arrival at the border. It can be extended for a further three months up to one year.
Passport, return flight ticket, hotel booking and sufficient financial means (approx. US$ 150 per day) are required for entry. Checks on entry can be made, funds can be carried in cash, traveller’s cheques or credit cards.

→ All Dealz for Seychelles

The Seychelles are famous for their fabulous beach resorts. They usually start at roughly €80, depending on the category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:

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