Taxi to Carana Beach
From Seychelles International Airport it is 18.4 km, about 60 minutes by road. The fare is fixed per car, not per person, and agreed in writing before you travel.
- Super BudgetSuzuki Ertiga · 2 people · 2 cases€30
- ComfortBMW 5 Series · 3 people · 3 cases€35
- VanHyundai Staria or H1 · 5 people · 5 cases€55
- ExecutiveRange Rover Evoque · 3 people · 3 cases€100
- VIPPorsche Cayenne · 3 people · 3 cases€150
Same fixed fare back to the airport. No night rate. Pay the driver cash or card, or lock the car with a €5 deposit.
The ride to Carana Beach
| From | Distance | Comfort | Super Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Airport (SEZ) | 18.4 km, about 60 minutes | €35 fixed | €30 fixed |
| Victoria ferry quay (Praslin, La Digue boats) | 8.2 km, about 30 minutes | €31 | €28 |
| Beau Vallon | 9.8 km, about 40 minutes | €34 | €31 |
Airport trips use fixed zone fares: Carana Beach is in the north zone. Other trips are priced by road distance and confirmed in writing before you travel. The Van is €55 from the ferry quay, Executive €100 and VIP €150 flat. Drive times are Mapbox road times plus half again for island traffic, rounded up. Allow more at rush hour around Victoria.
At Carana Beach
- What it is Photo stop
- Time to allow 10 to 20 minutes
- Swimming Not recommended: open to the north, outward current between the rocks
- Entry Free
- Facing North
- Best light Late afternoon
- Access Short steep path from the coast road
Local tip. Take your photos here, then swim at Beau Vallon about 15 minutes to the south.
Getting back
Book the drop-off and the return together, or message us on WhatsApp when you are ready and we send the nearest free driver.
Want to see more of the island the same day? Hire the car by the hour and the driver waits at each stop.
Taxi fares near Carana Beach
Questions people ask
How much is a taxi from Seychelles Airport to Carana Beach?
€35 per car in our Comfort car (BMW 5 Series, up to 3 people), €30 in Super Budget (Suzuki Ertiga, up to 2), €55 in the Van for up to 5, €100 Executive and €150 VIP. One way, per car, fixed before you travel.
How long is the drive from the airport to Carana Beach?
About 60 minutes for 18.4 km by road in normal daytime traffic.
Is the taxi fare per person?
No. Every fare is per car, so four friends in the Van pay one Van fare between them.
Can I pay the driver in cash?
Yes. Pay the driver on the day in cash or by card, or lock your car online with a €5 deposit that comes off the fare.
Do I pay to enter Carana Beach?
Free. The taxi fare does not include entry fees.