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How to get fromHelsinki to Longyearbyenby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Longyearbyen by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane HEL - LYR
    9h 21m
    $234–507

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TLL - LYR
    13h 54m
    $205–799

  3. Train to Turku Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain train
    2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TKU - LYR
    13h 55m
    $282–1,160

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,053.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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