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How to get fromLondon to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    11h 2m
    $205–654

  2. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LCY - LYR
    13h 7m
    $284–1,215

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LGW - LYR
    10h 26m
    $209–852

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    13h 30m
    $288–755

  5. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane STN - LYR
    10h 29m
    $219–842

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from London to Longyearbyen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,075.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between London, England and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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