What is the cheapest way to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen?

The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen is to fly which costs $230 - $1,000 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen?

The fastest way to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen is to drive and fly which takes 10h 9m and costs $290 - $1,300.

How far is it from Umeå to Longyearbyen?

The distance between Umeå and Longyearbyen is 1644 km.

How long does it take to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen?

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Longyearbyen?

There are 19+ hotels available in Longyearbyen.

Umeå to Longyearbyen - 2 ways to travel via car, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen by car or plane

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Drive to Skellefteå Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Umeå to Skelleftea-Airport-SFTcar
2. Fly from Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane SFT - LYR
10h 9m
$293–1,242
Fly from Umeå Airport
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1. Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane UME - LYR
10h 52m
$239–983

Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

5Weekly Planes

9h 41mAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Umeå to Longyearbyen.

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Distance: 1,644.1 km
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines flies from Umeå Airport (UME) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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