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How to get fromAthens to Svalbardby plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Svalbard by plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Athens International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ATH - LYR
    19h 33m
    $271–571

  2. Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

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    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SKG - LYR
    25h 37m
    $261–867

  3. Car ferry to Paros National Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Paros National Airport (PAS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PAS - LYR
    26h 15m
    $504–1,700

  4. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Prevezabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PVK - LYR
    34h 18m
    $409–1,382

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,537.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 33m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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