Direct flights from Svalbard Airport Longyear

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There are 2 destinations with direct flights from Svalbard Airport Longyear (Longyearbyen).

Destination Duration Days of the week Airlines Price
TOS Tromsø 1h 35m

2 flights per day

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OSL Ullensaker 2h 55m

1 flights per day

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Destinations & direct flights from Svalbard Airport Longyear (Longyearbyen)

Svalbard Airport (LYR) is the largest airport in Svalbard & Jan Mayen Island and is based in Longyearbyen. The highest number of daily departures from Svalbard Airport Longyear is seen on the route to Tromsø Airport Langnes (TOS), with an average of 2 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Svalbard Airport Longyear on the Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 operated service to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), which lasts for roughly 2h 55m.

Biggest airlines departing from Svalbard Airport Longyear

Frequent flyer programs offered by several airlines departing from Svalbard Airport Longyear:
Norwegian Air Shuttle
SAS

Airport information

Airport name Svalbard Airport Longyear
Airport (IATA) Code LYR
City Longyearbyen
Country Norway (NO)
Full location Svalbard Airport Longyear
Latitude 78.246084
Longitude 15.465563
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Svalbard Airport Longyear

Flights to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) operate year-round. Situated approximately half an hour from Longyearbyen, Svalbard Airport Longyear serves as an important hub for international flights to Spitsbergen.

Svalbard Airport serves both passengers and cargo transport services. Lufttransport, Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle operate bases at Svalbard Airport to service various customers such as Kings Bay, Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani and the Norwegian Coast Guard.

At Svalbard Airport Longyear from Longyearbyen, the most efficient way of reaching Svalbard Airport Longyear is via car or taxi - not much more expensive than bus fare, depending on how many members of your party there are. Taxis cost roughly 200 NOK each way which may save money depending on how many are in your party.

Weather in Svalbard Airport, Longyear

On average, Svalbard Airport in Longyear experiences temperatures between 5-5.55 degrees Celsius with some seasonal variations and rainfall varying throughout the year - September being its wettest month.

Wind Speed at Svalbard Airport, Longyear The typical hourly wind direction at Svalbard Airport in Longyear remains from the east throughout the year. January and October typically see the highest average hourly winds with wind speeds exceeding 10.5 miles per hour while April and July experience relatively calm winds with average hourly speeds around 7.6 miles per hour.


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many airports are there close to Longyearbyen?

1 airport(s) near to Longyearbyen:

What is the best airport to use when flying from Longyearbyen?

Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Longyearbyen.

Which airlines operate flights out of Svalbard Airport Longyear?

There are 2 airlines that fly from Svalbard Airport Longyear, the most popular are: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SA

What is the longest flight from Svalbard Airport Longyear?

The longest flight duration from Svalbard Airport Longyear is the route to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), which lasts approximately 2h 55m and is operated by an Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

What is the IATA-code for Svalbard Airport Longyear?

Svalbard Airport Longyear uses the IATA code: LYR

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