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How to get fromVancouver to Svalbardby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Svalbard by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb

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    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane CXH - LYR
    3d 19h
    $606–2,245

  2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane YVR - LYR
    22h 43m
    $513–1,916

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SEA - LYR
    27h 10m
    $547–1,619

  4. Ferry to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdaleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane YHS - LYR
    28h 8m
    $620–2,468

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$595Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,568.5 km
  • Duration: 3d 19h

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Svalbard, SJ?

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Icelandair, and two other airlines fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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