Statistics on Edinburgh-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) from Edinburgh airport is $ 948 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 785 (in march) and $ 1112 (in august), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 164 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $787 to $839 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12808 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 785, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 948). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1112).
Flight Edinburgh-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 738 | $ 936 | fair price |
| February | $ 791 | $ 868 | fair price |
| March | $ 739 | $ 785 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 880 | $ 1000 | fair price |
| May | $ 747 | $ 860 | fair price |
| June | $ 810 | $ 895 | fair price |
| July | $ 872 | $ 1021 | fair price |
| August | $ 962 | $ 1112 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 822 | $ 988 | fair price |
| October | $ 818 | $ 974 | fair price |
| November | $ 743 | $ 845 | good price |
| December | $ 933 | $ 1098 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé))
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) range from $577 to $1416. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $577 to $630), 1% at the maximum price (from $1364 to $1416). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $787 to $839 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Seychelles flight
There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) airport: Qatar Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, Flybe, Emirates, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 12808 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Seychelles route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $49.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $98. Conversely, departing from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) on a saturday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices Edinburgh-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé))
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 07-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 803 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 02-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 07-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 823 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 10-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 785 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 14-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 877 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 08-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 881 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 844 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 12-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 864 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 14-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 854 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé) | 12-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 865 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Seychelles flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 849 $, which is a saving of 99 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (434 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 725 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 909), 3 to 4 months ($ 822) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 795 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 837), 5 to 6 months ($ 824) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 746 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 759), 3 to 4 months ($ 785), 4 to 5 months ($ 769) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 932 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 952), 2 to 3 months ($ 982), 6 to 7 months ($ 940), 7 to 8 months ($ 999) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 757 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 806), 3 to 4 months ($ 795), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 7 to 8 months ($ 828) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 824 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 834), 3 to 4 months ($ 829) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 918 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1006), 2 to 3 months ($ 1013), 3 to 4 months ($ 965), 5 to 6 months ($ 945), 6 to 7 months ($ 999) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1056 $) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 853 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 934), 1 to 2 months ($ 886), 2 to 3 months ($ 902), 3 to 4 months ($ 856) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 942), 3 to 4 months ($ 968), 4 to 5 months ($ 877), 5 to 6 months ($ 919), 6 to 7 months ($ 964) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 825), 7 to 8 months ($ 818), 8 to 9 months ($ 802), 9 to 10 months ($ 831) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1048 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1093), 2 to 3 months ($ 1094), 3 to 4 months ($ 1051) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Seychelles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Edinburgh to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 953 $791 to $1109 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 859 $785 to $1018 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 965 $881 to $1065 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 864 $804 to $931 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1111 $944 to $1454 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 915 $865 to $942 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 988 $929 to $1086 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1314 $1314 to $1314 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1093 $1093 to $1093 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1114 $910 to $1183 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and january are cheaper to travel to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!