Flying from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Check out your options for jetting out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Longyearbyen is UTC+1, which is 5 hours ahead of New York. Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from New York to LYR.
Popular months like August or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a flight from New York to LYR, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is an option if you're leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Newark Liberty International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Svalbard Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Take some time to recharge during your flight from New York to Svalbard Airport with a stopover. Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is one of the options between John F. Kennedy International Airport and LYR.
You can arrive at JFK from the centre of New York in about 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to LYR:
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LYR if you have a late flight from New York to Svalbard Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Svalbard Airport, 343 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just 682 €. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from New York to LYR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from New York to Svalbard Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Svalbard Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Longyearbyen in November when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Longyearbyen. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from New York to LYR during then and you can expect temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC.
Visit in March if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -22ºC and -6ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from New York to Svalbard Airport.
More about Longyearbyen
Start your Longyearbyen trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Svalbard Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. North Pole Expedition Museum, Galleri Svalbard and Svalbard Brewery are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Longyearbyen itinerary.
Complete your Longyearbyen trip with a car rental
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