Tropical grass airstrip on Bird Island in Seychelles, lined with palms beside turquoise Indian Ocean water under golden afternoon light

Airport

Bird Island Airport (BDI)

Bird Island Airport is a small private airstrip serving Bird Island, a coral island and nature reserve in the Seychelles. Travelers arrive by short flights from Seychelles International Airport on Mahé and are met by Bird Island Lodge staff for the short transfer to the lodge.

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About Bird Island Airport

Bird Island Airport is a small private airfield serving Bird Island, the northernmost island in the Seychelles archipelago. Located about 100 km northwest of Victoria on Mahé, it provides the main air link for travelers visiting the island's eco-lodge and protected nature reserve.

The airport has a single grass runway, designated 06/24 and about 920 m long, together with a small terminal building. It is operated in connection with Bird Island Lodge, and flights are typically scheduled or chartered services operated by Air Seychelles or Zil Air from Seychelles International Airport on Mahé.

Because Bird Island is a quiet nature destination, airport facilities are deliberately minimal. Guests are met on arrival by lodge staff and transferred directly to their accommodation, as there is no taxi, bus or car rental network on the island.

Known for its seabird colonies, including large sooty tern populations, and its unspoiled beaches, Bird Island attracts nature lovers and eco-travelers. The airfield is an essential gateway for reaching this remote island and experiencing its conservation-focused tourism.

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Terminal Overview

Terminals

Bird Island Airport operates through a single, small terminal building serving the island's private airstrip. The airfield mainly handles scheduled and chartered flights connecting Bird Island with Mahé, with no separate domestic or international terminal areas.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Bird Island Airport

Transfers

Arriving guests are met at Bird Island Airport and transferred to Bird Island Lodge by lodge staff, with private transfer arrangements coordinated when booking.

Hourly Chauffeur

Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from Bird Island Airport, including airport pick-ups, island excursions and journeys organized through your accommodation.

Car Rental

There is no car rental on Bird Island; guests typically use lodge transport or walk. Car rental is available on Mahé for onward travel after connecting from Bird Island Airport.

Bus & Group Transfers

Organize group transfers for parties arriving at Bird Island Airport, with lodge staff assisting groups travelling between the airfield, Bird Island Lodge and island activities.