Baggage Information

Air Seychelles is committed to providing a baggage service to satisfy the requirements of their guests. Please review the guidelines below prior to your flight. Hand luggage allowances to all destinations on international flights are as follows, Economy Class: one bag up to 7kg and Business Class: two bags up to 12kg. Each hand luggage should not exceed maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (115cms). Infants are entitled to one bag up to 23kg.

We have also introduced a new baggage policy, Fare Choices, which offer our guests the ability to tailor their journey according to their needs. Some guests want to travel light and on a budget, whilst others want to be able to make last-minute travel decisions, carry extra baggage or earn more miles.

Baggage Allowance

Where are you flying

Journey to/from South Africa

Economy Class: 2 bags, up to 23kg each
Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

Journey to/from India

Economy Class: 2 bags, up to 23kg each
Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

Journey to/from the UAE

Economy Deal/Saver: 1 bag, up to 23kg
Economy Classic/Flex: 2 bags, up to 23kg each
Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

Journey to/from Paris

Economy Deal/Saver: 1 bag, up to 23kg
Economy Classic/Flex: 2 bags, up to 23kg each
Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

Journey to/from USA and Canada

Economy Class: 2 bags, up to 23kg each
Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

Journey to/from Brazil

Economy Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each
Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32kg each

Domestic baggage allowances

Journey to/from Mahe and Praslin

	Baggage Allowance	Excess Rate
Checked Baggage	1 bag of 23kg for Economy Guest	USD5 per kg
1 bag of 5kg	Carry on Luggage	USD5 per kg

All guests (point-to-point) will be allowed a total of 28 kg on the domestic route, which includes 23 kg of checked-in luggage and 5 kg of carry on hand luggage per person.
Guests holding a through ticket from an international flight will be allowed the same baggage allowance on the connecting domestic flight as part of the baggage allowance entitlement stated on the ticket from the original point of travel.

Please download our infographic file here for more information on Domestic Baggage allowances.

Excess Baggage Rates

General Information

Rates apply depending on markets using weight or piece methods and are calculated based on the following four zones of travel:

Zone	Destination
Zone 1	Middle East: UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, Yemen
Zone 1	Indian Subcontinent: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka
Zone 2	Europe, Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and rest of Africa
Zone 3	Australia, South West Pacific, Japan and Korea
Zone 4	USA, Canada and Brazil

Airport Rates for Piece Concept Markets

Airport Rates for piece markets
Zones	Upgrade bag to 32kg	Second 23kg bag	Third 23kg bag and onwards	Extra 32kg bag
Zone 1 to 1 (except between GCC-ISC)	USD 55	USD 99	USD 120	USD125
BJS-NGO	USD 55	USD 99	USD 120	USD125
Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2	USD 90	USD 160	USD 220	USD 235
Trips to/from Americas (US, Canada & Brazil)	USD 99	N/A	USD 300	USD 350
To/From Japan, Australia and Korea	USD 90	USD 185	USD 320	USD 360

*Extra Option for Economy Class-Increase the weight of one free bag from 23kg to 32kg

Excess Baggage Rates for Air Seychelles domestic network

	Baggage Allowance	Excess Rate
Checked Baggage*	1 bag of 23kg for Economy Guest	USD5 per kg
1 bag of 5kg	Carry on Luggage*	USD5 per kg

Terms and Conditions apply

On most occasions your 1 piece of free checked luggage will go along with you. However, there are very few occasions where luggage will arrive after you have been transferred. Please be assured that the luggage will be delivered to the destination on the next available flight on which there is space.
The weight for any bag should not exceed 32 kg. We shall not accept baggage exceeding 32kg as checked luggage.
Checked baggage should be properly packed and labeled. Open bags and plastic shopping bags will not be accepted.
When checking a bag that exceeds the single piece size limits, you can expect to pay additional costs for the carriage of such baggage. Additionally we can not guarantee any excess baggage and oversized piece will travel on your flight
If you would like to carry oversized baggage/equipment, you will have to contact our cargo department to make the necessary arrangement.
We reserve the right to limit the number of bags accepted on any given flight. In every case, excess baggage will be delivered to the final destination.
The Ground Services staff have final authority and may require you to check in your carry-on baggage for transfer to the baggage hold at their discretion. Failure to comply may result in denied passenger boarding.
Restricted conditions apply for sport equipment. One set of sport gear will be accepted, but applicable excess fees will be charged for each item over available baggage allowance.
A child fare receives the same baggage allowance as the Adult Fare.
Infant baggage - There is no separate seat allocated for the infants due to legal requirements. Checked baggage allowance for the infant totals 10kg including stroller.

Excess Baggage Rates with Partner Airlines

Maximum additional 6 bags per person
All charges on this page apply for Air Seychelles Operated flights only.
If your flight or a segment of your flight is operated by one of our many partner airlines, then different guidelines and charges may apply.
Please check their website to determine the excess baggage guidelines and fees that applies for your journey or contact the airline directly for details.
For all 'Other Airlines' Excess Baggage Rates, please refer to GDS or http://iflybags.com
Refunds: All excess baggage payments (fully or partially used) are non-refundable.

Sport Equipment

General Information

Sport	Equipment accepted	Remarks
Fishing	Rods and reels.	Must be contained in a case and one bag with fishing tackle, landing net, and fishing boots.
Cycling	Non motorized bicycle.	Handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed. Pedals and handlebars encased in plastic. Tyres deflated. Enclosed in Cardboard.
Diving	Scuba tank, scuba regulator, tank harness, and tank pressure gauge (subject to max weight).	For additional pieces, the standard excess baggage rate per piece shall apply.
Golf	Bag containing clubs, balls, umbrella and golf shoes.	For additional pieces, the standard excess baggage rate per piece shall apply.
Surfing	Surfboard.	Surfboards must be packed in suitable surfboard bags. At check-in, to be tagged with a limited release tag and passenger must sign for it, meaning that HM is not liable for any damage. For additional pieces, the standard excess baggage rate per piece shall apply

Your sports equipment should be part of your checked baggage allowance of 23 kg. Excess baggage rates will apply on sport items exceeding the baggage allowance of 23kg.
The sport equipment must not exceed the maximum size of 75cmx43cmx90cm.
Excess baggage fees of USD5 per kg/SCR 75 per kg will be charged on each sport item above the applicable weight of 23kg not exceeding more than 32kg.

Baggage Policy

General Information

Items	Allowed	Not allowed	Important remarks
Liquids, Aerosols,Creams, Gels & Pastes	✔		Must be in bottles and tubes, maximum of 100ml each, carried separately in a clear, plastic zip-top bag not exceeding 20cm x 20cm, maximum capacity of 1 litre
Medications & Special dietary requirements	✔		Must be supported by medical certificate
Baby milk / food	✔		Will be verified by customs
Liquid items purchased either at Airport Duty Free shops or on board the aircraft	✔		Purchases must be packed in a sealed plastic bag that is tamper evident
More than one clear plastic zip-top bag		✘
Over-filled open bag		✘
Containers over 100ml, even if only partially full		✘

When passing through security at the airport remove from your cabin baggage for individual inspection:

All large electrical items, e.g. laptops, large digital cameras and DVD players.
The clear plastic bag containing your bottles and tubes.
Medication accompanied by a prescription or relevant medical certificate.
Baby food in liquid form.

Please see Prohibited items list here, which for safety reasons, must not be carried in the passengers baggage.

Cabin Restrictions to the US

General information

Effective Saturday, 25 March, all US bound Guests travelling from Seychelles on Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways flights will be required to pack their electronic items which are bigger than smart phones in their check in baggage. Items include – but are not limited to - laptops, tablets, cameras & e-readers.

This policy is in line with the decision taken by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in consultation with relevant Departments and Agencies, which has determined it is prudent to enhance security, to include airport security procedures for passengers at certain last point of departure airports to the United States. These enhancements include more stringent measures applied to 10 specific airports.

The affected overseas airports are: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Cairo International Airport (CAI), Ataturk International Airport (IST), King Abdul-Aziz International Airport (JED), King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Kuwait International Airport (KWI), Mohammed V Airport (CMN), Hamad International Airport (DOH), Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

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Sport Equipment

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