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How to get fromLondon to Spitsbergenby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from London to Spitsbergen by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    10h 47m

  2. Fly from London City Airport, travel

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LCY - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    12h 50m

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    10h 10m

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 Spitsbergen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,124.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Spitsbergen. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen. Alternatively, you can take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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