Taxi to Port Launay
From Seychelles International Airport it is 22.1 km, about 75 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 Port Launay
| From | Distance | Comfort | Super Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Airport (SEZ) | 22.1 km, about 75 minutes | €45 fixed | €40 fixed |
| Victoria ferry quay (Praslin, La Digue boats) | 18.8 km, about 65 minutes | €41 | €38 |
| Beau Vallon | 17.5 km, about 75 minutes | €40 | €37 |
Airport trips use fixed zone fares: Port Launay 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 Port Launay
- What it is Beach in a marine park
- Time to allow 20 minutes to 1 hour
- Swimming Yes, calm and shallow, snorkelling by the rocks
- Entry Free on the beach
- Protection Marine national park, no fish feeding, no touching coral
- Facilities Toilets and a snack bar nearby
- Bus End of the west coast line
Local tip. Allow a full hour if you want to snorkel. It is one of the best value swims on Mahé.
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 Port Launay
Questions people ask
How much is a taxi from Seychelles Airport to Port Launay?
€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 Port Launay?
About 75 minutes for 22.1 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 Port Launay?
Free on the beach. The taxi fare does not include entry fees.