Edelweiss back into the Seychelles - from an European perspective
After all flights to long-haul destinations were suspended, Edelweiss is now flying once a week directly from Zurich to Mahé in the Seychelles. This is also an interesting connection for Germans, so you can currently travel to this dream destination.
Edelweiss is resuming its second direct long-haul destination and is now flying intercontinentally not only to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic but also to Mahé in the Seychelles. The first flight is scheduled to take off on September 26, reports aboutTravel. On September 26th, the first Edelweiss machine starts from Zurich to Mahé and takes travelers to the island nation's dream beaches. After that, the flights operates once a week. Also an interesting offer for holidaymakers from Germany, as there are many good and inexpensive connections from Germany to Zurich. The Seychelles could be an attractive destination for autumn. Because from the current point of view, the Seychelles are a country that is not too badly affected by the corona virus. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the island nation has had low case numbers. For the last few weeks, people have been talking about being as good as corona-free.
But the Seychelles have also had strict entry requirements since they reopened to tourists in August. First of all, only people from certain countries who do not show a high level of infection are allowed to enter. The island state publishes these countries regularly on the country's official tourism website. Please note that the list of countries is only available as a PDF download - you must always check whether the document you are referring to is still the latest. As of August 31, 2020, entry from 29 countries, including Germany, is currently permitted.
It should be noted, however, that from October 1st, the quarantine obligation comes into force on return from risk countries. Germany currently classifies the Seychelles as a risk area and you should be aware that when you return from your Seychelles vacation you have to be in quarantine under current conditions.
Edelweiss is resuming its second direct long-haul destination and is now flying intercontinentally not only to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic but also to Mahé in the Seychelles. The first flight is scheduled to take off on September 26, reports aboutTravel. On September 26th, the first Edelweiss machine starts from Zurich to Mahé and takes travelers to the island nation's dream beaches. After that, the flights operates once a week. Also an interesting offer for holidaymakers from Germany, as there are many good and inexpensive connections from Germany to Zurich. The Seychelles could be an attractive destination for autumn. Because from the current point of view, the Seychelles are a country that is not too badly affected by the corona virus. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the island nation has had low case numbers. For the last few weeks, people have been talking about being as good as corona-free.
But the Seychelles have also had strict entry requirements since they reopened to tourists in August. First of all, only people from certain countries who do not show a high level of infection are allowed to enter. The island state publishes these countries regularly on the country's official tourism website. Please note that the list of countries is only available as a PDF download - you must always check whether the document you are referring to is still the latest. As of August 31, 2020, entry from 29 countries, including Germany, is currently permitted.
It should be noted, however, that from October 1st, the quarantine obligation comes into force on return from risk countries. Germany currently classifies the Seychelles as a risk area and you should be aware that when you return from your Seychelles vacation you have to be in quarantine under current conditions.
Source: Reisetopia.de
