Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HEL to LYR flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport. Many travellers pass through Oslo Airport Gardermoen when flying between HEL and LYR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport flight is 180 €. A return ticket is currently 347 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to LYR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on time at their destination.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LYR:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
From Svalbard Airport, Longyearbyen is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Longyearbyen in June.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Svalbard Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Longyearbyen, with the temperature ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to LYR in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) on average.
Explore more of Norway
Barentsburg is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Longyearbyen. Around 40 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.
