Gulf carrier Etihad Airways currently sells discounted tickets from Milan to the Seychelles, with a stop in Abu Dhabi. While the price of €1,571 is quite appealing, it comes with a catch: The flight from Abu Dhabi to the Seychelles is operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring recliners in a 2-2 seating pattern – you will only enjoy lie-flat seats on the first and last part of the journey. Sadly, the deal is only available on two dates in November, with three more dates available if you spend a night in Abu Dhabi on the outbound.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Etihad with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €100 cheaper.
Trips with longer layover
Availability at the lowest price gets better if you don’t mind an overnight layover in Abu Dhabi on the outbound:
As mentioned earlier, flights from/to Africa are operated by Airbus A320 aircraft with recliner seats in a 2-2 seating pattern. A Boeing 787 takes you from Milan to Abu Dhabi, with lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. You can enjoy Etihad’s marvelous board service on all four segments.
Etihad has a good business class, which offers direct access to the aisle for all seats. Additionally, the food & drinks, as well as the service are hard to beat. The biggest weaknesses are its average entertainment program (which is becoming less important in the age of tablets and notebooks) and the overpriced internet service. You can find a review of the (old) product here.
Touristic travel to the Seychelles does not require visa, but an electronic registration at least 12 hours prior to departure.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are available until October 4, 2024 for travel before March 31, 2025. On this day, your inbound must arrive back in Milan. Availabilities are limited to November, anyway. A minimum stay of two days is required to get the lowest fare.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates or the more expensive tickets, without the overnight layover. While the cheapest tickets are available on Skyscanner, booking on Etihad’s website has some advantages.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
Etihad issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class Z, resulting in the following credits:
- 12,848 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
- 12,848 Award Miles on Asiana Club
- 12,848 Award Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 12,848 Award Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 12,848 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 12,848 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 12,848 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 12,848 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 12,848 Points on JetBlue TrueBlue
- 12,848 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 12,352 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 12,352 Extra Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 12,352 Award Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 12,352 Points on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 11,364 Award Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 11,364 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 11,364 Award Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 9,882 Miles on Etihad Guest
- 9,882 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
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Destination
Information & Tips for Seychelles
The Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and clear waters. Key sights include the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai on Praslin Island, Anse Lazio beach, and the capital city, Victoria, on Mahé. The local currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR), and while some tourist spots accept euros or dollars, local payments are generally in rupees. Prices are relatively high compared to other destinations, especially for food, lodging, and imported goods. The climate is tropical and humid year-round, with average temperatures around 27°C and two main seasons: wetter from November to April and drier from May to October.
Getting around the Seychelles can be limited by its small size and island geography. On the main island, Mahé, public buses are cheap but infrequent and not always convenient for tourists. Taxis are available but expensive, and renting a car is often the easiest option. Inter-island travel typically requires short domestic flights or ferries, both of which can be pricey and sometimes disrupted by weather. Infrastructure is basic but generally reliable on the main islands.
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