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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Seychelles

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands with ~98,000 residents, relies on a compact transport system tailored to its geography. Key strengths include reliable SPTC buses on Mahé and Praslin, efficient ferries like Cat Cocos, and Seychelles International Airport as the main gateway. Challenges involve no rail, limited La Digue options (bikes/ox carts), and dependence on air/sea for inter-island links. Roads total 453km (88% paved), driving on the left. Visitors enjoy economical buses (SCR7/ride), taxis, rentals, and scenic boat trips, making mobility accessible yet island-specific.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
5.5/10

SPTC operates 106 bus routes on Mahé/Praslin with 250 buses serving 55k daily users; fares SCR7 flat or SCR15 AC. Runs 6AM-8PM, 30-60min intervals, less on weekends. No metro/rail/trams. Ferries connect islands (Mahé-Praslin-La Digue). La Digue uses bikes/ox carts. Basic coverage, good for main islands.

Road Infrastructure
6.2/10

453km roads (400km paved) connect main islands; drives on left. Agencies like Seychelles Land Transport Agency maintain infrastructure. No highways/motorways due to terrain/population. Urban roads on Mahé decent, rural narrower. Traffic managed by Road Transport Commission. Adequate quality with good paving ratio, some maintenance needs.

Internet Speed
6.8/10

Average fixed broadband ~120 Mbps (2026 Speedtest data), mobile ~80 Mbps. Cable & Wireless/Seychelles Telecom expanding fiber to urban areas; 4G/5G strong on main islands. Rural outer islands lag with satellite/3G. Growing investment narrows urban-rural gap.

Avg: 120+ Mbps • Urban Mahé/Praslin expanding; limited on outer islands

Airport Connectivity
6.5/10

22 airports (6 paved runways); Seychelles Intl (SEZ) main hub, Praslin key domestic. Air Seychelles flag carrier offers intl/regional flights. Charter flights to private islands. Good domestic inter-island coverage, moderate intl links to Europe/Africa/Middle East.

Hubs: Seychelles International (SEZ), Praslin Island Airport (PRI)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
SCR 50 unlimited day pass
Bus Trip
SCR 7 flat rate; SCR 15 AC
Taxi
SCR 35/km metered
High-speed Train
Not available (no rail)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Deployed on Mahé/Praslin (C&W/Airtel), expanding to key tourist islands 2024-2026
4G Coverage: 95%+ population coverage on main islands; 4G LTE widespread via Airtel/C&W

Reliable networks from Airtel and Cable & Wireless; high speeds on Mahé/Praslin (50-200 Mbps), good 4G tourist coverage, weaker on remote islands relying on 3G/satellite.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid 3 months with IDP (required for non-English). After 3 months or residency, convert to local via Road Transport Commission test. Drives on left; rentals common for visitors.

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