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DEI Denis Island Airport
Denis Island Airport (IATA: DEI, ICAO:FSSD) is located in the the city of Denis Island, Seychelles.

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IATA Code

DEI

ICAO Code

FSSD

Name

Denis Island Airport

Type

Country / Region

Seychelles (SC)

City

Denis Island

Latitude

-3.8022220

Longitude

55.6669400

Time Zone

UTC+04:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Denis Island Airport (DEI)

Denis Island Airport is a small island airport serving Denis Island in Seychelles. Its aviation-logistics role is primarily local and point-to-point rather than that of an international cargo gateway. The airport is positioned at 55.6669400° E, 3.8022220° S, in the UTC+04:00 time zone. For international freight, our service team normally treats the airport as an island delivery point requiring prior confirmation of aircraft acceptance, operating schedule, cargo handling arrangements and onward transfer conditions. Shipments may need to be routed through a larger Seychelles gateway before the final island sector.

Airport name	Denis Island Airport
IATA / ICAO	DEI / FSSD
Country / locality	Seychelles / Denis Island
Coordinates	55.6669400° E, 3.8022220° S
Local time	UTC+04:00
Logistics classification	Small island access airport; cargo acceptance is subject to advance operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Air Freight Decision Points

Island-sector dependency: international consignments generally require a confirmed connection through a larger Seychelles gateway or another approved transfer point.
Limited cargo infrastructure assumption: do not presume dedicated cargo terminals, bonded storage, cold rooms, dangerous-goods facilities or mechanised handling without written confirmation.
Schedule sensitivity: aircraft availability, weather, daylight operations, payload limits and island handling arrangements can materially affect uplift and delivery planning.
Pre-clearance is essential: dimensions, gross weight, packaging, commodity, customs status and final delivery arrangements should be checked before booking.
Best fit: compact, time-sensitive or island-support shipments that can be securely packaged and moved through a controlled handover process.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Forwarders

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish the presence of dedicated cargo buildings or specialist storage at Denis Island Airport. Our service team therefore plans each shipment around confirmed local handling capability rather than assuming standard international cargo-terminal services.

Acceptance and handover

Arrange shipper handover, aircraft-side transfer and consignee collection in advance. Confirm who is responsible for weighing, security checks, loading and proof of delivery.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Do not book pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables until passive packaging duration, exposure limits, storage location and transfer timing have been accepted by the operating parties.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols, fuel-related articles and other regulated commodities must be individually confirmed. Specialist DG warehousing should not be presumed.

Customs and controlled storage

Confirm where import formalities, inspection, temporary holding and release will occur. Bonded or customs-supervised storage at the island airport should not be assumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Logic

For international cargo, our team first checks the available uplift into Seychelles and then verifies the final movement to Denis Island Airport. The last sector may be subject to local aircraft capacity and operating conditions.
Typical routing decisions are driven by the origin gateway, the confirmed Seychelles transfer point, aircraft payload, cargo dimensions, customs status and the availability of an authorised local handover.
Passenger or mixed-use aircraft may have different baggage and cargo acceptance rules from freighter operations. A booking confirmation must not be treated as proof of final-sector uplift until the operating carrier accepts the shipment.
We provide a transit estimate only after the complete routing, connection window and island delivery arrangement are confirmed; weather, schedule changes and missed connections can extend the plan.

Operational rule: our service team does not promise a fixed flight frequency or delivery time for Denis Island Airport without current carrier and local-operator confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Demand Profile

Service area: Denis Island and its island-based residential, hospitality, maintenance and supply-chain activities; onward distribution beyond the island requires a separate confirmed movement.
Likely suitable cargo: resort supplies, replacement parts, maintenance tools, small equipment, documents, personal effects and compact urgent consignments, subject to acceptance checks.
Perishables: food ingredients and other time-sensitive goods may require insulated packaging, short transfer windows and a named receiving party; temperature control cannot be inferred from airport availability alone.
Restricted commodities: batteries, chemicals, flammable products, weapons-related items, live animals and oversized cargo require early screening and may need an alternative routing.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Booking Controls

Cut-off and acceptance: obtain the actual cargo acceptance time from the operating carrier or local handler. Island sectors may have earlier practical cut-offs than the main gateway.
Documentation: prepare a complete air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, shipper and consignee details. Customs requirements must be checked for the actual import or transit route.
Regulated cargo: declare dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive materials, live animals and other special cargo before booking. Apply the relevant carrier and IATA handling requirements where applicable.
Delivery and inspection: identify the consignee or authorised representative before uplift and confirm unloading access, storage duration, local charges and the process for customs inspection or cargo release.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Workflow

Send our team the commodity description, dimensions, total weight, number of pieces, cargo value, ready date and any special handling requirement before requesting a firm quotation.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handovers and possible outdoor exposure. Keep each package within the confirmed aircraft and handling limits.
For perishables or pharmaceuticals, use validated passive packaging and include a handling instruction sheet, temperature range and emergency contact; secure a written acceptance before dispatch.
If the final island sector cannot accept the cargo, our service team can assess routing through the principal Seychelles gateway, sea-air alternatives or a different airport, subject to customs and delivery feasibility.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Denis Island Airport handle ordinary international air cargo directly?

Direct acceptance depends on the operating aircraft, local handling arrangement, commodity and available capacity. Our service team confirms the complete routing before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Is a dedicated cargo terminal or bonded warehouse available?

Such facilities should not be presumed from the airport designation. We verify the actual acceptance point, storage arrangements, customs process and release procedure for each shipment.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped?

Only after commodity screening and written carrier or handler acceptance. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and documentation where applicable.

How should temperature-controlled cargo be arranged?

Confirm the complete cool-chain plan before dispatch, including packaging duration, transfer exposure, storage capability and consignee availability. A standard booking does not guarantee refrigerated handling.

What causes delays on an island delivery?

Common causes include limited uplift, weather, payload restrictions, missed connections, incomplete customs documents, late handover and the absence of an authorised recipient. Early pre-alert and contingency planning reduce these risks.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, name, locality, coordinates, country and time zone in this module follow the supplied airport record for Denis Island Airport. Operational statements are limited to logistics planning principles for a small island airport and are intentionally qualified where current local confirmation is required.

For external verification of airport, airline and international air-transport references, our team consults authoritative industry sources including iata.org and icao.int. Seychelles airport-system information may be checked through the Seychelles Airports Authority domain seychellesairports.sc. Current facilities, acceptance rules, schedules, customs arrangements and special-cargo capability remain subject to confirmation with the relevant operator before shipment.