Flying from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Flights from OSL to LYR start at 07:00 — the earliest with SAS. The latest departure is at 21:45 with SAS. In total, there are 11 weekly Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your OSL to LYR flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Scandinavian Airlines has direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Longyearbyen — and maybe even more of Norway if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates OSL to LYR flights. An impressive 92.68% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport. Tromso Airport is a popular stopover on the OSL to LYR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
R 1,794 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,960. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from OSL to LYR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OSL to LYR.
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Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from OSL land on time.
To reach Oslo Gardermoen Airport from central Oslo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to OSL:
Arriving at Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
If you're landing on a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LYR:
Getting from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
From Longyearbyen Airport, Longyearbyen is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
When to fly to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
The quietest month for a flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Longyearbyen based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with the temperature ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Lock in your flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OSL to LYR in March. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
You've seen Longyearbyen, now it's time to explore more of Norway. Journey around 40 kilometres south-west to Barentsburg to check off its top attractions. From ART ARCTIC GALLERY to Lenin Statue and Barentsburg Pomor museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.