Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to LYR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a popular stopover on the EDI to LYR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Currently, 194 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 356 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to LYR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Reserve a hotel close to LYR if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Longyearbyen. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in June.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Svalbard Airport for July if you'd like to go to Longyearbyen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
March has average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LYR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
You've done Longyearbyen, now it's time to explore other parts of Norway. Travel around 40 kilometres south-west to Barentsburg to tick off its leading sights. From Barentsburg Pomor museum to The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY, there's plenty to keep you busy.
