Granite boulders, empty white beaches and water at 29°C, a short stop away from Madrid.
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Madrid to the Seychelles from €489 return, with a short stop in Addis Ababa each way. The fare includes two checked bags, and the date is an 11-night trip in early December 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Madrid, Spain
- To: Mahé, Seychelles
- Airline: Ethiopian Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop in Addis Ababa
- Price: €489 return
- When: December 2026
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You leave Madrid at 21:25, stop for 3h30 in Addis Ababa and land in Mahé at 14:35 the next day. The flight home leaves at 17:25, stops for 3h05 in Addis Ababa and lands in Madrid at 05:25 the next morning. The fare includes a cabin bag and two checked bags. From Barcelona the same dates cost €657, and from Málaga €678 with a self-transfer in Madrid.
💰 How far does your money go?
A caña on a Madrid terrace costs about €3. The Seychelles is not cheap, but local food keeps costs down: a takeaway box of fish curry and rice costs €6-8, a Seybrew beer in a local bar €4 and a fresh coconut from a roadside stall €2. The public bus costs about €0.50 a ride, less than a Madrid metro ticket.
☀️ The Weather
December is the start of the northwest monsoon in the Seychelles. Expect hot, humid days of 30-31°C, nights around 25°C and a sea at 28-29°C. Short, heavy showers come and go, and the sea is calmest on the south-east coasts of Mahé and Praslin.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay on the west coast of Mahé for the best beaches and sunsets.
Beau Vallon Bungalows · 8.2/10 · From €80/night
Simple self-catering bungalows a few minutes' walk from Beau Vallon beach.
Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Resort · 9.1/10 · From €221/night
A beachfront resort on the quiet west coast, with a big pool and a long sandy beach.
Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts · 9.0/10 · From €345/night
A boutique hotel on the rocks above Anse aux Poules Bleues, with sea views from every room.
🎯 What to Do
Mahé is the starting point for island hopping.
Sainte Anne Marine Park: A boat trip to the islands off Victoria, with glass-bottom viewing, snorkelling and lunch on Moyenne Island.
Praslin and La Digue day trip: Vallée de Mai with its giant coco de mer palms, and Anse Source d'Argent, the most photographed beach in the Seychelles.
Mahé island tour: Victoria's market, the mountain roads of Morne Seychellois National Park and the beaches of the south.
Beach barbecue at Anse La Mouche: Grilled fish and Creole dishes on a calm, shallow beach on the west coast.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
From Mahé, the other islands are a short hop away.
Praslin: Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio, about 15 minutes by air or 1 hour by ferry. Search flights
La Digue: Bikes, ox carts and granite beaches, about 15 minutes by ferry from Praslin.
Silhouette Island: A wild, mountainous island with one resort, about 45 minutes by boat.
€489 return from Madrid to the Seychelles, with two bags included. One date only, so check it soon.
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