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How to get fromIvalo to Svalbardby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ivalo to Svalbard by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ivalo

    best
    1. Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane IVL - LYR
    21h 44m
    $288–1,054

  2. Bus, drive to Lakselv Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to K-market Karigasniemibus bus
    2. Drive from K-market Karigasniemi to Skoganvarreveien 2711car car
    3. Fly from Lakselv Airport (LKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LKL - LYR
    14h 12m
    $202–677

  3. Bus to Kirkenes Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KKN - LYR
    13h 36m
    $888–1,049

  4. Bus, bus to Alta, fly

    1. Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to K-market Karigasniemibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samisk videregående skole Karasjok to Jergulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jergul to Alta lufthavnbus bus
    4. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ALF - LYR
    16h 34m
    $322–658

Ivalo (IVL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,148 km
  • Duration: 21h 44m

What companies run services between Ivalo, Finland and Svalbard, SJ?

Finnair, Widerøe, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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