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How to get fromBelfast to Longyearbyenby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Longyearbyen by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHD - LYR
    14h 33m
    $204–764

  2. Fly from Belfast International Airport

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFS - LYR
    16h 8m
    $153–497

  3. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane DUB - LYR
    12h 28m
    $185–699

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,764.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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