Seychelles has no rail network. Transportation infrastructure focuses on road networks across the main islands, maritime connections between islands, and air transport, with emphasis on tourism accessibility and environmental sustainability.
Transport Infrastructure Overview
| Parameter |
Statistics |
Notes |
| Total Road Length |
508 km |
All islands |
| Mahé Island |
410 km |
Main island |
| Praslin |
85 km |
Second largest |
| La Digue |
13 km |
Limited vehicles |
| Paved Roads |
96% |
Of total network |
Maritime Infrastructure
Major Ports
| Facility |
Location |
Type |
Usage |
| Port Victoria |
Mahé |
Multi-purpose |
Main gateway |
| Baie Ste Anne |
Praslin |
Ferry/Tourism |
Inter-island |
| La Passe |
La Digue |
Small craft |
Tourism/Local |
Inter-island Services
| Route |
Frequency |
Vessel Type |
Capacity |
| Mahé-Praslin |
Daily (multiple) |
Fast Ferry |
400 pax |
| Praslin-La Digue |
Hourly |
Ferry |
150 pax |
| Island Hopping |
Scheduled |
Cat Cocos |
250 pax |
Air Transport
Airports
| Facility |
Location |
Type |
Runway Length |
| Seychelles International |
Mahé |
International |
3,000m |
| Praslin Island |
Praslin |
Domestic |
1,250m |
Development Projects
Current Projects (2025-2026)
| Project |
Budget (USD M) |
Status |
Completion |
| Road Rehabilitation |
15 |
Ongoing |
2026 |
| Port Modernization |
35 |
Active |
2026 |
| Ferry Terminal Upgrade |
12 |
Planning |
2026 |
Future Plans
| Initiative |
Estimated Cost (USD M) |
Status |
Timeline |
| Maritime Safety |
8 |
Proposed |
2027 |
| Sustainable Transport |
10 |
Planning |
2027-2028 |
| Electric Mobility |
5 |
Concept |
2028 |
Environmental Considerations
Climate Adaptation
| Challenge |
Impact |
Mitigation Strategy |
| Sea Level Rise |
Critical |
Infrastructure elevation |
| Extreme Weather |
High |
Resilient design |
| Coastal Erosion |
High |
Protection measures |
| Environmental Protection |
High |
Sustainable practices |
Economic Impact
Transport Sector
| Area |
Direct Jobs |
Annual Value (USD M) |
| Maritime |
300 |
25 |
| Aviation |
250 |
35 |
| Road Transport |
400 |
15 |
Tourism Integration
Transport Services
| Service |
Coverage |
Market |
Status |
| Airport Transfers |
All islands |
Tourism |
Active |
| Island Hopping |
Inter-island |
Tourism |
Regular |
| Excursion Services |
All islands |
Tourism |
Daily |
Development Priorities
Short Term (2025-2026)
| Priority |
Scope |
Investment Need |
| Maritime Safety |
Infrastructure |
High |
| Road Maintenance |
Essential |
Medium |
| Air Connectivity |
Systems |
Medium |
Long Term Vision
| Goal |
Approach |
Timeline |
| Sustainability |
Electric vehicles |
2030 |
| Resilience |
Climate adaptation |
2028 |
| Integration |
System coordination |
2027 |
Smart Solutions
Digital Integration
| System |
Implementation |
Coverage |
Status |
| Ferry Booking |
Online system |
100% |
Active |
| Real-time Info |
Transport services |
70% |
Developing |
| Digital Payments |
All services |
90% |
Operating |
Challenges & Solutions
Key Issues
| Challenge |
Impact |
Solution Strategy |
| Island Dispersion |
High |
Maritime focus |
| Climate Vulnerability |
Critical |
Resilient infrastructure |
| Resource Limitations |
High |
International cooperation |
| Peak Tourism Demand |
Medium |
Capacity management |
International Support
Development Partners
| Partner |
Focus Area |
Support Type |
| World Bank |
Infrastructure |
Financial/Technical |
| EU |
Maritime Safety |
Technical Assistance |
| UAE |
Port Development |
Investment |
| China |
Aviation |
Technical Support |
