Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Seychelles as of April 23
Tue, 23 March 2021
As of April 23, Turkish Airlines resumes its flights to Seychelles from Bulgaria via Istanbul, while maintaining border safety measures.
The carrier will operate 2 flights from the Bulgarian capital Sofia to the Seychelles International Airport, located on the island of Mahe, every week – Mondays and Thursdays.
The weekly schedule of Sofia-Seychelles-Sofia flights can be found below:
| Flight Number | Day | From | To | Departure | Arrival |
| TK1030 | Monday, Thursday | Sofia | Istanbul | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| TK748 | Tuesday, Friday | Istanbul | Seychelles | 01:55 | 11:00 |
| TK749 | Tuesday, Friday | Seychelles | Istanbul | 22:05 | 04:45 |
| TK1027 | Wednesday, Saturday | Istanbul | Sofia | 07:40 | 08:50 |
Turkish Airlines has taken numerous extra safety measures for both its passengers and crew. All airplanes undergo complete disinfection and cleaning after every flight and are all equipped with the special HEPA filtration system. The crew on board wears a protective equipment, while every passenger which boards Turkish Airlines aircraft is provided with a special set of personal hygiene products.
More information on the full range of measures taken by the airline can be found on the carrier's official website here.
As of March 25, travelers can visit Seychelles irrespective of their vaccination status and will only be required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior their departure. There is no quarantine requirement nor restriction on movement upon arrival. To continue offering safety to its visitors, Seychelles implements the requirements of wearing a mask, social distancing and regular sanitization.
