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How to get fromJohannesburg to Svalbardby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Johannesburg to Svalbard by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane JNB - LYR
    19h 58m
    $684–2,038

  2. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MQP - LYR
    30h 52m
    $912–2,984

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,665.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 58m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Svalbard, SJ?

KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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