Popular Airport | Ivato Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1805 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 Antananarivo City Center from Airport
Ivato Intl. Airport
Buses from Ivato Airport to Antananarivo are the only means of public transportation available. There are also additional taxi, shuttle and car rental alternatives. You can rent a car or take a taxi for a more comfortable transportation. It takes a maximum of 40 minutes to reach the city from the airport.
Bus
If you want to use public transport to go directly from Ivato Airport to Antananarivo, you should go to the bus stops at the exit of the terminal. The city buses operated by the ADEMA Company provide the most reliable transportation between the airport and Antananarivo city center. Busses, which are usually scheduled according to the flight times, have frequent intervals throughout the day. It takes about 30-35 minutes to get to the city from Antananarivo airport by bus. You do not require any pre-booking while purchasing your ticket. The buses stop at many known hotels. You must pay 10,000 Madagascar Ariary for the bus ticket according to the prices of 2016.
Taxi
The most practical and quick way to get to Antananarivo city center from Ivato Airport is to use taxis. You can easily see the taxi stops when you leave the terminal. From the airport you can reach Antananarivo city center in 20 minutes by taxi. The fare you will be charged for this journey is 4-6 Euros ($ 2) on average. If you will be travelling at night, you would be prepared to pay a little more.
Car Rental
It is a good idea to do a preliminary research about the domestic and foreign car rental companies at the airport terminal to go to Antananarivo city center from Ivato Airport by your own vehicle. By reserving in advance, you can rent a car at more reasonable prices. It is possible to reach the city center of Antananarivo in about 20 minutes by a car that you rent with your international driving license. Some of the car rental companies at the Ivato Airport terminal are Hertz (+2610202266068), Avis (+261202261027), Sixt (+261202229749), Europcar (+261202333647), and Budget (+261340581113).
