There is 1 way to get from Cape Town to Svalbard by plane
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Svalbard is to fly which costs $600 - $2,300 and takes 21h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Svalbard is to fly which takes 21h 41m and costs $600 - $2,300.
The distance between Cape Town and Svalbard is 12505 km.
It takes approximately 21h 41m to get from Cape Town to Svalbard, including transfers.
There are 18+ hotels available in Svalbard.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Svalbard, SJ?
KLM and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Svalbard Airport, Longyear via Amsterdam Schiphol, Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 13m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Svalbard Airport, Longyear via Amsterdam Schiphol, Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
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