Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ATH to LYR flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport. Many travellers pass through Oslo Airport Gardermoen on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Currently, 199 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 412 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to LYR if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYR instead:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Longyearbyen. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with temperatures ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Svalbard Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
March has average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to LYR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
Longyearbyen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be discovered. Around 40 kilometres south-west of Longyearbyen, a trip to Barentsburg will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.