Flying from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport is 3 hours.
Each week, there are seven Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 07:00 SAS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:45 with SAS.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OSL 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Longyearbyen (and then seeing more of Norway!) is a cinch with Norwegian Air Shuttle. This popular airline offers direct flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Norwegian Air Shuttle.
With 77.78% of services arriving as scheduled, SAS is the most punctual carrier offering OSL to LYR flights.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport. Tromso/Langnes Airport is a popular stopover on the OSL to LYR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
At the moment, R 1,581 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,398. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from OSL to LYR, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OSL to LYR.
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Handy information about Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
71.98% of flights that depart Oslo Airport Gardermoen touch down at their destination on schedule.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen is about 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to OSL:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYR instead:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
From Svalbard Airport, Longyearbyen is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Longyearbyen. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in June.
Before locking in your flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Svalbard Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Longyearbyen, with the temperature ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OSL to LYR in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) on average.
Explore more of Norway
Barentsburg is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored after you've seen Longyearbyen. Around 40 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.