Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to LYR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a sought-after stop between MUC and LYR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Right now, R 4,080 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,858. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MUC to LYR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MUC to LYR.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.34% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
If you're landing on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LYR:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport is June, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Longyearbyen based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Svalbard Airport for July if you'd like to visit Longyearbyen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to LYR in March. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Barentsburg is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Longyearbyen. Around 40 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.
