Taxi to Mission Lodge
From Seychelles International Airport it is 17.6 km, about 65 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€40
- ComfortBMW 5 Series · 3 people · 3 cases€45
- 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 Mission Lodge
| From | Distance | Comfort | Super Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Airport (SEZ) | 17.6 km, about 65 minutes | €45 fixed | €40 fixed |
| Victoria ferry quay (Praslin, La Digue boats) | 8.7 km, about 45 minutes | €32 | €29 |
| Beau Vallon | 8.7 km, about 45 minutes | €32 | €29 |
Airport trips use fixed zone fares: Mission Lodge is in the north-west 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 Mission Lodge
- What it is Viewpoint and ruins
- Time to allow 10 to 20 minutes
- Entry SCR 100 (about €6), under 12 free
- History School for freed African children, 1875 to 1889
- Fee SCR 100, closed on public holidays
- Weather Cooler and often misty, bring a layer
Local tip. Ten minutes at the pavilion shows you how steep and small Mahé really is.
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 Mission Lodge
Questions people ask
How much is a taxi from Seychelles Airport to Mission Lodge?
€45 per car in our Comfort car (BMW 5 Series, up to 3 people), €40 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 Mission Lodge?
About 65 minutes for 17.6 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 Mission Lodge?
SCR 100 (about €6), under 12 free. The taxi fare does not include entry fees.