Seychelles · Founded 1977

Air Seychelles Business Class

Air Seychelles is wholly government-owned and, after retiring its Airbus A330 widebodies in a 2018 restructuring and ending long-haul European service entirely, returned to widebody long-haul in March 2026 with a wet-leased Etihad 787-9 flying nonstop to Paris CDG (3x weekly, 28 lie-flat Business seats) — explicitly framed by the airline as a response to Gulf-region airspace disruptions affecting traditional transit routing. A parallel Rome route launched the same month on A320neo equipment via a technical stop in Hurghada, Egypt (aircraft range limitation). The core regional network — Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Mauritius — still runs on A320neo with a 12-seat recliner business cabin.

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From: $1,800
Max savings: 54%
Rating: 4.0★^*
Fleet: 2 types

Last updated May 3, 2026

Quick answers

At a glance

What is Air Seychelles business class?

Air Seychelles Business Class — A320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. Paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased Etihad 787-9 (28 Business Class seats). Seat width 21 inches (A320neo), length 42 inch pitch (A320neo); fully lie-flat on the Paris 787-9.

How much can I save on Air Seychelles?

Consolidator fares from $1,800 — about 54% below published retail. You earn full Etihad Guest (partner) miles.

Which lounges does Air Seychelles use?

Air Seychelles Lounge (SEZ). Worldwide: Etihad partner lounges.

The Airline

About Air Seychelles

A comprehensive look at Air Seychelles's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.

Airline overview

Founded in 1977, Air Seychelles is headquartered in Seychelles and operates to 12+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-9 (wet-leased from Etihad Airways, Paris route only) for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Air Seychelles operates independently of major global alliances, with select bilateral partnerships for codesharing.

The business class experience

Air Seychelles Business Class features A320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. Paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased Etihad 787-9 (28 Business Class seats). Seat width is 21 inches (A320neo) and fully extended bed length is 42 inch pitch (A320neo); fully lie-flat on the Paris 787-9 — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Air Seychelles's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via Personal device streaming (A320neo). Dining on Air Seychelles: Creole-inspired cuisine, Seychellois flavors. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: Air Seychelles Lounge (SEZ). At other airports worldwide: Etihad partner lounges. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, Air Seychelles business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“This is a genuinely different airline than it was even a year ago — the Paris route's lie-flat 787-9 product (Etihad-operated equipment) is a different class of experience from the A320neo recliner cabin most of the network still uses. Confirm which aircraft operates your specific route before booking. Creole hospitality is a consistent strength across both products.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking Air Seychelles with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with Air Seychelles gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 54% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Air Seychelles tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Etihad Guest (partner), complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available Air Seychelles dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Air Seychelles under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.

Cabin Details

Inside Air Seychelles business class

Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.

Cabin name: Air Seychelles Business Class
Seat type: A320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. Paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased Etihad 787-9 (28 Business Class seats)
Seat width: 21 inches (A320neo)
Seat length: 42 inch pitch (A320neo); fully lie-flat on the Paris 787-9
In-flight entertainment: Personal device streaming (A320neo)
Dining: Creole-inspired cuisine, Seychellois flavors
Baggage allowance: 2 × 32kg checked
Miles program: Etihad Guest (partner)

Home lounge

Air Seychelles Lounge (SEZ)

Lounges at other airports

Etihad partner lounges

Hubs

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Mahé

Aircraft types

Airbus A320neoBoeing 787-9 (wet-leased from Etihad Airways, Paris route only)

“This is a genuinely different airline than it was even a year ago — the Paris route's lie-flat 787-9 product (Etihad-operated equipment) is a different class of experience from the A320neo recliner cabin most of the network still uses. Confirm which aircraft operates your specific route before booking. Creole hospitality is a consistent strength across both products.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Top Routes

Popular Air Seychelles business class routes

The most-booked Air Seychelles premium routes through our consolidator contracts.

Abu Dhabi → Mahé
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Johannesburg → Mahé
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Mumbai → Mahé
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Mauritius → Mahé
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Fleet

Air Seychelles aircraft we book

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See the full Air Seychelles fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.

Reference Data

Air Seychelles carrier reference

Field	Value
IATA airline code	HM
ICAO airline code	SEY
Canonical name	Air Seychelles
Country	Seychelles
Founded	1978
Alliance	Independent / no alliance affiliation
Hub airports	Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Mahé
Source for canonical fields	Wikidata (CC0) · Q407783 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog

Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking Air Seychelles business class through our consolidator.

How much is Air Seychelles business class?

Consolidator fares start from $1,800 — about 54% below published retail. Exact pricing depends on route, travel dates and season.

What seat will I get on Air Seychelles?

Air Seychelles business class features A320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. Paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased Etihad 787-9 (28 Business Class seats). Seat width: 21 inches (A320neo), fully extended length: 42 inch pitch (A320neo); fully lie-flat on the Paris 787-9.

Which lounges can I use with Air Seychelles business class?

At the home hub: Air Seychelles Lounge (SEZ). Worldwide: Etihad partner lounges.

Will I earn miles on these fares?

Yes. We book you directly with Air Seychelles under your name. You earn full Etihad Guest (partner) miles and tier credit — typically 100-125% for business class.

What dining and IFE does Air Seychelles offer in business class?

Dining: Creole-inspired cuisine, Seychellois flavors. In-flight entertainment: Personal device streaming (A320neo).

What's the baggage allowance?

2 × 32kg checked. This is the standard Air Seychelles business class allowance.

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