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How to get fromAuckland to Longyearbyenby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Longyearbyen by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AKL - LYR
    35h 4m
    $1,316–4,118

  2. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ROT - LYR
    2d 21h
    $921–2,753

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane WRE - LYR
    41h 32m
    $1,622–5,542

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KKE - LYR
    42h 25m
    $1,638–5,566

  5. Train, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane NPL - LYR
    3d
    $992–2,825

Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration33h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,366 km
  • Duration: 35h 4m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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