Rome2Rio

How to get fromAberdeen to Longyearbyenby train or plane

Find Transport to Longyearbyen

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen by train or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EDI - LYR
    24h 9m
    $341–583

  2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ABZ - LYR
    20h 52m
    $517–770

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,800.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 9m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and four other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Svalbard & Jan Mayen

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides