Flying from Oslo to Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Oslo's main airports, Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). Explore the options for booking a flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport (LYR) departing from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Oslo to Svalbard Airport flight.
Longyearbyen (where Svalbard Airport is located) and Oslo share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Svalbard Airport (LYR) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services every week. Get from OSL to LYR on SAS's 7am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Oslo to LYR, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Oslo to Svalbard Airport (LYR) operate out of this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport with SAS. This top carrier operates services from OSL.
SAS is the airline most travellers choose for flights from OSL to LYR.
SAS is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.78% of its services landing on time.
OSL is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Oslo Airport Gardermoen? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
71.98% of flights that take off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen touch down at their destination on time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is about 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Oslo to LYR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance of 66.77%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LYR instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Svalbard Airport is R 2,234. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,459. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from Oslo to LYR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Oslo to Svalbard Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Oslo to LYR.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport (LYR). July is the busiest month to visit Longyearbyen. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with temperatures ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Lock in your Oslo to LYR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Oslo to Svalbard Airport in March when temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF).
More about Longyearbyen
Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Svalbard Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Longyearbyen:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions, Svalbard Global Seed Vault and Longyearbyen Guiding AS are must-visits when exploring Longyearbyen.
