By plane: Travelers frequently reach Praslin Island by plane. Travelers seeking information about approximate flight times should know that the flight from London is approximately twelve hours in length and the flight from New York, which travels through London, is approximately twenty one hours in length. Major airlines traveling to the area include Air France ( www.airfrance.com), British Airways ( www.british-airways.com) and Kenya Airways ( www.kenya-airways.com). The main airport (Seychelles International) is located at Mahe Island.
Upon airport arrival: From Mahe, travelers can reach Praslin Island via commuter plane or via boat. The commuter plane takes only approximately fifteen minutes. The boat, in contrast, takes approximately three hours, but it is the more scenic method of arriving in the area.
By boat: Pralsin Island is a frequent cruise ship destination stop. Travelers seeking cruises headed to the area should look for Indian Ocean cruises. For example, Indian Ocean Explorer ( http://www.ioexplorer.com/IOItin_Inne... ) offers four and five day cruises throughout the Seychelles area with a day stop at Praslin Island.
Taxes: Departure taxes are included in the air fare rates so travelers do not need to worry about paying extra departure taxes at the Mahe airport.