Israelis will soon be able to travel to the Seychelles Islands as the archipelagic island nation can be offering direct flights from Tel Aviv as of Tuesday, March 23. Multiple flights per week between Tel Aviv and Mahé can be offered during the upcoming holidays, followed by three flights per week within the coming months, the Air Seychelles airline company announced last week.
Flights will be available for Israelis who’ve received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine, with two weeks passing after being administered the second dose. According to new regulations approved by the Israeli government regarding arrivals and departures from Ben-Gurion Airport, Israelis departing the nation won’t have to submit a request to a special committee to be approved.
This may encourage more Israelis to take the opportunity and travel, and Seychelles may be an excellent destination. Despite a spike in reported cases of coronavirus following Christmas, Seychelles has stood out in managing to contain the virus within its borders whereas keeping its most important industry – tourism – alive throughout most of the pandemic. Last November, the nation opened its gates to Israeli travelers whereas most European nations, including popular vacation destinations like Greece, completely closed themselves off to foreigners. And in January, Seychelles became the first nation to welcome travelers who’ve been vaccinated for coronavirus, CNBC reported. Â
This was possible due to the nation’s swift response in vaccinating its inhabitants. Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan stated in February that the island nation would vaccinate 70% of its population by mid-March, in accordance with Africa Information. And he did not disappoint. Â
As of March, Seychelles lies second after Israel in vaccinating its population.“After a two-month absence from the Tel Aviv-Seychelles route, we’re thrilled to be returning to our commercial flights,” Air Seychelles CCO Charles Johnson stated. “Due to the geographic isolation of the nation, our paradise destination is safe for tourists who want to get away from the stress and enjoy a relaxing beach holiday. Seychelles has taken enormous steps to keep its citizens and visitors safe during this pandemic. We look forward to welcoming our Israeli guests back to our stunning islands,” Johnson added.
