Seychelles International Airport, International aerodrome in Anse aux Pins, Seychelles.
Seychelles International Airport sits on the eastern coast of Mahé Island and features a nearly 3 kilometer runway alongside a modern passenger terminal. The terminal building includes arrival and departure halls with windows overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Queen Elizabeth II opened the facility on March 20, 1972, enabling international air connections for the Seychelles for the first time. The inauguration ended the archipelago's decades-long reliance on seaplanes and ship connections.
The airport displays rotating exhibitions of local artists in its departure areas, featuring motifs from the archipelago. Visitors find handcrafted souvenirs and regional spices in the shops before security.
The electronic border system speeds up entry formalities and allows quick passage through passport control. Currency exchange, restaurants, and car rental counters are located in the main hall after baggage claim.
In 1981, mercenaries disguised as tourists attempted to carry out a coup through a scheduled flight. The plan failed when customs officials discovered weapons in their luggage and forced the group to flee.
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