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How to get fromMinneapolis to Svalbardby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Minneapolis to Svalbard by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MSP - LYR
    34h 47m
    $563–1,813

  2. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BRD - LYR
    47h 51m
    $530–1,590

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration33h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,562.8 km
  • Duration: 34h 47m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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