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How to get fromLofoten (Island) to Svalbardby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Lofoten (Island) to Svalbard by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Leknes

    best
    1. Fly from Leknes (LKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LKN - LYR
    8h 3m
    $325–620

  2. Fly from Svolvær Airport, Helle

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    1. Fly from Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SVJ - LYR
    8h 18m
    $324–576

  3. Ferry to Bodø Airport, fly

    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
    11h 26m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lofoten (Island) to Svalbard.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,130 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

Widerøe and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Leknes (LKN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 3 times a week.

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