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How to get fromLofoten (Island) to Spitsbergenby plane, unknown, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Lofoten (Island) to Spitsbergen by plane, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Leknes, travel

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    1. Fly from Leknes (LKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LKN - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    7h 46m

  2. Fly from Svolvær Airport, Helle, travel

    1. Fly from Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SVJ - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    8h 1m

  3. Ferry to Bodø Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Svolvær hurtigbåtkai to Bodø hurtigbåtkaiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Bodø Airport (BOO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BOO - LYR
    3. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    11h 9m

Leknes (LKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lofoten (Island) to Spitsbergen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,179.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Lofoten (Island), Norway and Spitsbergen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Lofoten (Island) to Spitsbergen. However, you can fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) then travel to Spitsbergen. Alternatively, you can fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) then travel to Spitsbergen.

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