Non-stop flights to Longyearbyen (LYR)
Svalbard Airport, Longyear is a small airport in Norway. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Longyearbyen.
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All direct flights to Longyearbyen Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Longyearbyen Best time to visit Longyearbyen Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 65 flights arriving at Longyearbyen Airport, which are 14 flights per week or 2 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Longyearbyen are routes from Oslo (OSL) in Norway and Tromsø (TOS), also in Norway. These two routes together are operated 65 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Svalbard Airport, Longyear.
The longest flight to Longyearbyen LYR is departing from Oslo (OSL). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,012 km).
List of all direct flights to Longyearbyen
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Longyearbyen, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Longyearbyen.
Airlines flying to Longyearbyen
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Longyearbyen. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all LYR flights:
What is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra
The winters in Longyearbyen are cold, with average temperatures usually below 0°C (32°F) and sometimes dropping to -30°C (-22°F). Summers are short and mild. The region is known for its stunning landscapes, untouched nature, and diverse wildlife.
The best time to visit is during the summer months, when you can enjoy abundant daylight and sunshine. For snow and ice enthusiasts, this destination offers year-round snow, though winters can be particularly cold and dark.
Business class flights to Longyearbyen
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Longyearbyen, which is Tromsø (TOS).
International flights to Longyearbyen
Currently there are no international flights to Longyearbyen. The only flights to Longyearbyen are domestic flights within Norway. To get to Longyearbyen from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Oslo or Tromsø.
Domestic flights to Longyearbyen
Flights from Norway to Longyearbyen
There are 2 airports in Norway that have non-stop domestic flights to Longyearbyen.
From Oslo, you can fly non-stop with Norwegian or SAS (SkyTeam).
From Tromsø, the only airline with direct flights is SAS (SkyTeam).
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Alternative airports near Longyearbyen
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Longyearbyen (LYR) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Longyearbyen?
There is 1 airport in Longyearbyen: Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR).
What is the best airport to fly into Longyearbyen?
The most convenient airport to fly into Longyearbyen is Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR).
How many airlines fly to Longyearbyen?
There are 2 airlines flying to Longyearbyen from 2 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Longyearbyen?
SAS and Norwegian are the only airlines flying to Longyearbyen.
Which alliances are flying to Longyearbyen?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Longyearbyen.
How many nonstop flights are there to Longyearbyen?
There are roughly 65 flights arriving at Longyearbyen every month (or 14 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Norway.
What is the official name of Longyearbyen Airport?
The official name of Longyearbyen Airport is Svalbard Airport, Longyear.
What is the airport code of Longyearbyen Airport?
The airport code of Longyearbyen Airport is LYR.
What are the most popular flights to Longyearbyen?
Oslo and Tromsø are the only airports with flights to Longyearbyen.
How long is the flight to Longyearbyen?
| Oslo to Longyearbyen | 2h 55m |
| Tromsø to Longyearbyen | 1h 35m |
