Baggage information

Baggage Information

Know Your Baggage Limits

Air Seychelles' baggage allowance across its regional network is based on the total weight concept instead of the number of bags being checked-in.

All checked in baggage should not exceed the maximum dimensions of 90cm (height) x 75cm (width) x 43cm (depth). All hand baggage should not exceed the maximum dimensions of 55cm (height) x 40cm (width) x 20cm (depth).

Baggage Allowance - Regional Flights

Business class

Checked baggage

40 kg

max. 32kg / item

Hand baggage

12 kg

Economy class

Checked baggage

30 kg

Hand baggage

7 kg

  • All checked baggage must not exceed the maximum size of 90cm (height) x 75cm (width) x 43cm (depth), must be properly packed and labelled as appropriate.
  • Acceptable hand baggage will include either a handbag, laptop bag, slim-line backpack or briefcase.
  • Reusable shopping bags, printed plastic bags and oversized open tote bags will not be accepted as checked in or hand carried baggage on any flight.
  • For additional baggage allowance, please refer to Excess Baggage Rates.
  • Prepaid excess baggage purchased at any point of sale is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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.

Baggage Allowance - Domestic Flights

Resident

Checked baggage

15 kg

max. 15kg / item

Hand baggage

5 kg

Non-Resident

Checked baggage

23 kg

Hand baggage

5 kg

  • All checked baggage must not exceed the maximum size of 90cm (height) x 75cm (width) x 43cm (depth), must be properly packed and labelled as appropriate.
  • Acceptable hand baggage will include either a handbag, laptop bag, slim-line backpack or briefcase.
  • Reusable shopping bags, printed plastic bags and oversized open tote bags will not be accepted as checked in or hand carried baggage on any flight.
  • For additional baggage allowance, please refer to Excess Baggage Rates.
  • Prepaid excess baggage purchased at any point of sale is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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.

Excess Baggage Rates

Pricing - Regional flights

Point of sale
Online (minimum 5KG)
Price per KG
USD 8
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Pre-paid excess baggage purchased at any point of sale is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Pricing - Domestic flights (between Mahé and Praslin)

Point of sale
Online (minimum 5KG)
Seychelles residents (price per KG)
SCR 85
Non - resident (price per KG)
SCR 110
  • The airlines will not accept any single item of checked in baggage over 32 KG in weight. Any baggage exceeding the 32 KG weight limit should be repacked.
  • Alternatively, guests carrying any baggage exceeding the 32KG weight limit are advised to contact the airlines’ cargo department via email at cargocommercial@airseychelles.com or by phoning +248 4391046 or +248 4391311 prior to their flight.
  • As the airline cannot guarantee that the baggage will arrive in Praslin or Mahé on the same flight, guests will be notified by the guest service agent on duty to collect their baggage at the airport once it arrives at their final destination.

Sport equipments

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. Tires 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

Bags containing clubs, balls, umbrellas and golf shoes must not exceed maximum dimensions of 90cm (height) x 75cm (width) x 43cm (depth).

  • For additional pieces, the standard excess baggage rate per piece shall apply.

Surfing

Surfboard.

  • Must be a maximum of 292 cm (115 inches) in length and 60cm (24 inches) in width. Can only be carried on international flights.

Windsurfing

Windsurf.

  • Must compose one surfboard, one piece of wooden mast, one piece of pole and one sail only. Must not exceed 292cm (115 inches) in length and 60 cm (24 inches) in width. The windsurf bag must not contain personal effects. Wind surfboards will be accepted only if their masts/sails are removable and foldable. Equipment can only be carried on international flights.

Your sports equipment should be part of your checked baggage allowance The sport equipment must not exceed the maximum size of 90cm (height) x 75cm (width) x 43cm (depth). Excess baggage fees will be charged on each sport item exceeding the weight limit. Please refer to the 'Excess Baggage Rates' section above for excess baggage fees.

Baggage Policy

  • 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.
    • Please see Prohibited items list here, which for safety reasons, must not be carried in the passengers baggage.
    • Medication accompanied by a prescription or relevant medical certificate. Baby food in liquid form.

  • Power Banks

    Usage of power banks to charge any electronic devices onboard, or charging the power bank itself using the onboard power source, is strictly prohibited. A power bank is classified as any device whose primary purpose is to charge or power other electronic equipment. Passengers are allowed to carry one power bank with a maximum capacity of 100 watt-hours, with the capacity rating clearly visible on the device. Power banks are permitted in cabin baggage only and are not allowed in checked-in baggage. Onboard the aircraft, power banks must not be placed in the overhead compartment. They must be securely placed either in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front of you to ensure quick access and emergency response.

Cabin Restrictions to the US

  • All US bound Guests travelling from Seychelles on Air Seychelles 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).