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How to get fromFairbanks to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Fairbanks to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane FAI - LYR
    40h 9m
    $714–1,915

  2. Train to Anchorage International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train
    2. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ANC - LYR
    2d
    $905–2,570

Fairbanks (FAI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration40h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,088.8 km
  • Duration: 40h 9m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Icelandair, and four other airlines fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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