Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to LYR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a popular stopover on the LHR to LYR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport flight is Rs46,544. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs87,989. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to LYR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to LYR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LYR:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Longyearbyen in June.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with the temperature ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Svalbard Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LYR in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and -6ºC on average.
Explore more of Norway
Barentsburg is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Longyearbyen. Around 40 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.