What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard is to fly which costs $430 - $600 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $430 - $600.

How far is it from Kirkenes to Svalbard?

The distance between Kirkenes and Svalbard is 1060 km.

How long does it take to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard?

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 19+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Kirkenes to Svalbard - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkenes to Svalbard by plane or bus

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Fly from Kirkenes Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane KKN - LYR
10h 40m
$437–569
Bus, bus to Alta, fly
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1. Take the bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Varangerbotn bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Varangerbotn bussterminal to Alta lufthavnbus
3. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane ALF - LYR
17h 18m
$347–725

Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

5Weekly Planes

9h 51mAverage Duration

$432Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.6 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Kirkenes, Norway and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Widerøe fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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