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How to get fromNew York to Spitsbergenby plane or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from New York to Spitsbergen by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane JFK - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    17h 44m

  2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EWR - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    17h 8m

  3. Fly from Laguardia Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LGA - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    3d 18h

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,667.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Spitsbergen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from New York to Spitsbergen. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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