What is the cheapest way to get from St. John's to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from St. John's to Svalbard is to bus and fly which costs $550 - $2,100 and takes 41h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. John's to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from St. John's to Svalbard is to fly which takes 17h 40m and costs $550 - $2,300.

How far is it from St. John's to Svalbard?

The distance between St. John's and Svalbard is 4611 km.

How long does it take to get from St. John's to Svalbard?

It takes approximately 41h 51m to get from St. John's to Svalbard, including transfers.

What is the time difference between St. John's and Svalbard?

Svalbard is 4h 30m ahead of St. John's. It is currently 12:14 AM in St. John's and 4:44 AM in Svalbard.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 18+ hotels available in Svalbard.

St. John's to Svalbard - 3 ways to travel via bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from St. John's to Svalbard by bus or plane

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Bus to Gander International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from St. John’s - MUN University Centre to Gander - Gander Airportbus
2. Fly from Gander International Airport (YQX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane YQX - LYR
41h 51m
$565–2,069
Fly from Saint John'S International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane YYT - LYR
17h 40m
$563–2,213
Bus to Deer Lake Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St. John’s - MUN University Centre to Deer Lake - Circle Kbus
2. Fly from Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane YDF - LYR
2d 3h
$762–2,522

Gander International Airport (YQX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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33h 30mAverage Duration

$520Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,611.2 km
Duration: 41h 51m

What companies run services between St. John's, NL, Canada and Svalbard, SJ?

WestJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once a week.

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