Travelling from London to Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Svalbard Airport (LYR), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Longyearbyen is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to LYR.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to LYR even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Svalbard Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Svalbard Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and LYR.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to LYR flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Svalbard Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Have a late flight from London to Svalbard Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LYR and turn in quicker:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Right now, 109 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Svalbard Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 210 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to LYR. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap London to Svalbard Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Plan your visit to Longyearbyen in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with temperatures ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Lock in your London to LYR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Svalbard Airport in March if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF).
More about Longyearbyen
Start your Longyearbyen trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Svalbard Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions and Svalbard Global Seed Vault are just two of the big attractions to add to your Longyearbyen to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Longyearbyen Guiding AS.