Flying from Toronto to Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Toronto to Svalbard Airport (LYR), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to LYR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Svalbard Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
63.97% of flights that leave from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to LYR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Toronto to Svalbard Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Book a hotel close to LYR if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Svalbard Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Svalbard Airport is R 10,428. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,983. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to LYR. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Toronto to Svalbard Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Plan your visit to Longyearbyen in November for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Toronto to LYR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Longyearbyen, with temperatures ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
March has temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Svalbard Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Longyearbyen
Start your Longyearbyen trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Svalbard Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions and Svalbard Global Seed Vault are a couple of big attractions to put on your Longyearbyen to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Longyearbyen Guiding AS.
