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How to get fromMadrid to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAD - LYR
    11h 48m
    $232–663

  2. Train to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ALC - LYR
    14h 30m
    $257–956

  3. Train to Málaga Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train
    2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AGP - LYR
    15h 10m
    $258–906

  4. Train to Valladolid Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valladolidtrain train
    2. Fly from Valladolid Airport (VLL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane VLL - LYR
    44h 55m
    $518–2,264

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,301.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and Iberia fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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