Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGW to LYR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a popular stopover on the LGW to LYR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
176 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. Return flights start at 308 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to LYR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Consider booking a hotel close to LYR if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Longyearbyen. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Longyearbyen in June.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with the temperature ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Svalbard Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LYR in March. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Longyearbyen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Norway waiting to be explored. About 40 kilometres south-west of Longyearbyen, a visit to Barentsburg will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.