Flying from Milan to Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Milan to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Check out your options for flying out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Longyearbyen (where Svalbard Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to LYR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Whether you're eager to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Milan to LYR.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Svalbard Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Svalbard Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is a popular option between Orio al Serio International Airport and LYR.
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to LYR flight:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
From central Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Milan to Svalbard Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from LIN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Svalbard Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYR instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Svalbard Airport is Rs41,493. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs95,062. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Milan to LYR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Milan to Svalbard Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Visit Longyearbyen in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Milan to LYR flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Longyearbyen, with temperatures ranging from 1ºC to 9ºC.
March sees temperatures of between -22ºC and -6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Svalbard Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Longyearbyen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Longyearbyen right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Milan to Svalbard Airport:
Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions and Svalbard Global Seed Vault are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Longyearbyen to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Longyearbyen Guiding AS.
