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How to get fromAuckland to Svalbardby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Svalbard by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AKL - LYR
    33h 46m
    $1,316–4,318

  2. Bus, bus to Whakatane, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to The Hubbus bus
    3. Fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane WHK - LYR
    2d 19h
    $1,253–4,275

  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
    40h 43m
    $1,622–5,041

  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
    39h 15m
    $1,641–5,568

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration29h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,366.9 km
  • Duration: 33h 46m

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

Qantas, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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