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How to get fromNew Zealand to Svalbardby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Zealand to Svalbard by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Tauranga Airport

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    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TRG - LYR
    2d 5h
    $975–2,727

  2. Fly from Auckland

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AKL - LYR
    31h 58m
    $1,312–4,315

  3. Fly from Palmerston

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PMR - LYR
    2d 9h
    $1,213–3,513

  4. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ROT - LYR
    2d 10h

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$960Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New Zealand to Svalbard.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15,427.6 km
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between New Zealand and Svalbard, SJ?

Air New Zealand, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once a week.

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