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How to get fromJeddah to Svalbardby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Jeddah to Svalbard by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Jeddah

    best
    1. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane JED - LYR
    33h 17m
    $500–1,235

  2. Train to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Madinahtrain train
    2. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MED - LYR
    30h 24m
    $468–1,567

  3. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Ta'if Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TIF - LYR
    31h 26m
    $626–2,001

  4. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Jeddah to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ABT - LYR
    44h 44m
    $582–1,442

  5. Bus to Yanbu Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Yanbu Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane YNB - LYR
    33h 25m
    $686–2,109

Jeddah (JED) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration31h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,466 km
  • Duration: 33h 17m

What companies run services between Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Svalbard, SJ?

Air Cairo, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and four other airlines fly from Jeddah (JED) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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