# Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)

> Mahe Island, SC · IATA: SEZ · ICAO: FSIA · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SEZ` |
| ICAO | `FSIA` |
| City | Mahe Island |
| Country | SC |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -4.67434, 55.52180 |

## Description

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ/FSIA) on Mahé is the island nation's only international air gateway, and its freight profile is shaped almost entirely by belly cargo on passenger aircraft rather than by dedicated freighter operations. Prepared and preserved fish, above all tuna, dominates Seychelles exports and therefore much of the outbound air traffic, alongside other perishables. Inbound the picture reverses: consumer goods, foodstuffs, spare parts and construction materials for the tourism and building sectors, since the islands import nearly everything. Capacity comes from Air Seychelles and from long-haul carriers including Emirates SkyCargo and Ethiopian Cargo, whose Gulf and East African hubs connect Mahé to worldwide networks. Because that capacity rides on passenger demand, space tightens sharply during high season and around holidays, so early booking matters more here than at mainland airports. Route additions in 2025, including South African services and a Mumbai connection, widened regional lift and with it available cargo space. Customs clearance runs through the Seychelles Revenue Commission, with additional import permits required for food, pharmaceuticals and animal products. For larger volumes, forwarders typically combine air freight with sea freight via Port Victoria roughly 10 km away, or route consignments through Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) or Addis Ababa (ADD).

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