How to find cheap flights to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR)
At the moment, Rs206,709 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to LYR for Rs540,892.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to LYR goes up or down.
Don't put things off until the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Longyearbyen, where Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer some awesome early bird deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Longyearbyen. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Longyearbyen, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Longyearbyen
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Longyearbyen in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to LYR that suits your schedule and budget.
Fly to Longyearbyen in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LYR, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Longyearbyen are typically cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Longyearbyen, with averages of between 1ºC and 9ºC.
Ranging from -22ºC to -6ºC, March sees the lowest temperatures.
With three days of rain on average, June is the driest month in Longyearbyen.
November has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and catch a direct flight to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport. Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines fly nonstop to Longyearbyen.
Scandinavian Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 76% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a wise choice when booking your LYR plane ticket.
When you touch down at LYR, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to LYR:
If you're catching an onward flight from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport or travelling home from there, you're unlikely to be delayed. Up to 83% of all flights out of LYR land as expected.
Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway.
Getting to central Longyearbyen from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Central Longyearbyen is about 5 kilometres from LYR.
You'll get to the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to LYR.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
If you want to stay near the action in Longyearbyen, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Longyearbyen highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Longyearbyen:
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Store Norske Spitsbergen Gruve 3: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres northwest of the heart of Longyearbyen.
How to get to Barentsburg from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR)
LYR serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Barentsburg, which is about 32 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will depend on when you're travelling, so check before you go.
Travelling from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Sveagruva
If Sveagruva is where your trip takes you, it's around 48 kilometres from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport.
Explore more of Norway
There's a whole lot more of Norway waiting for you to discover. About 32 kilometres southwest of Longyearbyen, take off to Barentsburg. On the must-see list? Start with ART ARCTIC GALLERY, Lenin Statue and Barentsburg Pomor museum.
