Seychelles International Airport Lounges
Seychelles International Airport · MaheIsland, Seychelles
Seychelles International (SEZ) on Mahe Island is the country's only international gateway, and its lounge scene is small and concentrated at the Domestic Terminal. The Payanke CIP Lounge is the headline option, reachable on DragonPass or as a pay-in lounge run by Avani, while Air Seychelles operates its own pay-in salon airside.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Two bookable lounges at SEZ, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Seychelles International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Payanke CIP Lounge
The Payanke CIP Lounge is the most flexible option at SEZ — it's reachable on DragonPass and sits landside above the domestic check-in counter, with tropical decor, calm seating and runway views. A reliable independent lounge for travellers who carry a lounge membership.
Payanke CIP Lounge by Avani
The Payanke CIP Lounge by Avani is open to all travellers on a pay-in basis, with a full hot buffet, shower rooms, a children's play area and tarmac views. The strongest walk-in choice when you don't hold a lounge membership.
Air Seychelles Salon Vallee De Mai
Air Seychelles' Salon Vallee De Mai sits airside on the first floor and seats up to 90 guests, with panoramic views of the airport and the ocean. A pay-in airline salon for passengers who have already cleared security.
Every lounge. 3 bookable right now.
The Air Seychelles Salon Vallee De Mai sits airside on the first floor at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), after the security check. It welcomes up to 90 guests to comfortable…
The Payanke CIP Lounge sits landside at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), above the domestic check-in counter and before passport control and security. Reachable on DragonPass, it…
Operated by the AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa, the Payanke CIP Lounge at Seychelles International Airport is open to all travellers on a pay-in basis. It's the most complete…
Seychelles International Airport lounges by terminal.
Domestic Terminal
Seychelles International is a compact airport, and the lounges cluster around the Domestic Terminal building. The Payanke CIP Lounge sits landside, above the domestic check-in counter, and is reachable on DragonPass or as an Avani-run pay-in lounge. Air Seychelles' Salon Vallee De Mai is airside on the first floor, after the security check, and sells entry to passengers who have already cleared the checkpoint.
- —Payanke CIP Lounge is landside, above the domestic check-in counter
- —DragonPass opens the Payanke CIP Lounge; an Avani pay-in route is also offered
- —Air Seychelles' Salon Vallee De Mai is airside on the first floor
- —Most lounges share panoramic runway and ocean views
How to get into lounges at SEZ.
Seychelles International is a pay-in airport first — most of its lounges sell a walk-in day pass, so you don't need airline status to get in. DragonPass opens the Payanke CIP Lounge, the Avani-run Payanke lounge and Air Seychelles' salon both take pay-in entry, and a business- or first-class ticket on your carrier may also include lounge access. Note that the Payanke CIP Lounge is landside while the Air Seychelles salon is airside, so check where you are before security.
DragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at the Payanke CIP Lounge, which sits landside above the domestic check-in counter. If you carry DragonPass, it's the most straightforward way into a lounge at SEZ without paying a separate walk-in fee.
DragonPassWalk-in day pass
The Payanke CIP Lounge by Avani is open to all travellers on a pay-in basis, and the Air Seychelles Salon Vallee De Mai also sells entry. Buying ahead online where available is usually cheaper than paying on arrival and helps at busy times.
Business & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on Air Seychelles or another carrier serving SEZ may include lounge access — check your airline's terms, as a business- or first-class booking is often the simplest route into a lounge without a membership or separate pay-in fee.
Know before you go.
Landside vs airside
- —The Payanke CIP Lounge is landside, above the domestic check-in counter — use it before you clear passport control and security.
- —Air Seychelles' Salon Vallee De Mai is airside on the first floor, so you'll need to pass the security check first.
- —Plan which lounge you want before the checkpoint, because the landside and airside lounges aren't interchangeable once you've moved through.
Pay-in is the norm
- —Most SEZ lounges sell a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without any membership or airline status.
- —If you hold DragonPass, the Payanke CIP Lounge is the membership-included option here.
- —The Avani-run Payanke lounge adds a full hot buffet and shower rooms if you want a more complete pre-flight stop.
Make the most of the views
- —Seychelles' lounges share panoramic runway and ocean views — worth a window seat before a long-haul departure.
- —The Payanke CIP Lounge leans on calm, tropical decor and quieter seating, good for relaxing rather than working.
- —The Air Seychelles salon seats up to 90 guests, so it rarely feels cramped even on busier banks.
Timing your visit
- —SEZ is a compact airport, so allow time for check-in and security before settling into a lounge.
- —Long-haul departures to Europe and the Gulf cluster in the evening — arrive earlier if you want a relaxed lounge stay.
- —The Avani pay-in lounge's shower rooms are handy if you're connecting or facing an overnight departure.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 3 lounges at Seychelles International (SEZ) on Mahe Island. They cluster around the Domestic Terminal: the Payanke CIP Lounge (reachable on DragonPass and as an Avani-run pay-in lounge) and the Air Seychelles Salon Vallee De Mai airside.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at the Payanke CIP Lounge, which sits landside above the domestic check-in counter. It's the membership-included route into a lounge at SEZ; other lounges here are pay-in.
Yes. The Payanke CIP Lounge by Avani is open to all travellers on a pay-in basis, and the Air Seychelles Salon Vallee De Mai also sells entry, so you can pay per visit without DragonPass or airline status.
Yes. Air Seychelles operates the Salon Vallee De Mai airside on the first floor, after the security check. It seats up to 90 guests and offers panoramic views of the airport and the ocean.
It depends on the lounge. The Payanke CIP Lounge is landside, above the domestic check-in counter, so it's before passport control and security. The Air Seychelles Salon Vallee De Mai is airside, after the security check.
The Avani-run Payanke CIP Lounge offers shower rooms along with a full hot buffet and a children's play area on a pay-in basis. It's the most complete pre-flight stop at SEZ if you want to freshen up before a long-haul flight.
Based on the access we track, the Seychelles lounges are reachable on DragonPass or by pay-in entry rather than Priority Pass. Always confirm the current access on the individual lounge page before you travel.
If you carry DragonPass, the Payanke CIP Lounge is the most flexible option. If you don't, the Avani-run Payanke pay-in lounge adds a hot buffet and showers, while the Air Seychelles salon is the airside choice once you've cleared security.