Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Praslin to Mahe. While takeoff from Praslin favors the right, the landing approach to Mahe from the northeast provides superior scenic value with views of Mahe's dramatic granite peaks, Sainte Anne Island, and the island's rugged coastline. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff views.

During takeoff from Praslin (PRI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Praslin's northeast coast and the surrounding granite islands are best viewed from the right side during climb-out. You'll see the distinctive rocky outcrops and shallow lagoons that characterize this part of the Seychelles archipelago as you gain altitude heading toward Mahe. Notable sights include: Praslin's granite peaks (Morne Seychellois area), Curieuse Island to the north, Aride Island further northeast, shallow turquoise lagoons.

When landing at Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Seychelles International on Mahe from the northeast, the left side offers views of Mahe's dramatic eastern and northern coastlines, including the granite peaks of the interior and the approach path over the Indian Ocean. Notable sights include: Mahe's northern granite peaks, Sainte Anne Island (just offshore), the eastern coastline with its rocky inlets, Seychelles International runway approach corridor.

The flight from Praslin (PRI) to Seychelles International (SEZ) takes Approximately 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the narrow channel between Praslin and Mahe (roughly 25 nautical miles), passing over open Indian Ocean waters. At midpoint, you'll see both islands visible simultaneously—Praslin receding behind to the northeast, Mahe growing larger ahead to the southwest. The shallow banks and reef systems between the islands may be visible as lighter turquoise patches in the water during clear conditions. No major landmarks exist in the midpoint corridor itself, only open ocean and the transition between the two islands.