Travelling from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Oslo: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 59 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo.
Longyearbyen (the location of Svalbard Airport) and Oslo share the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL). You can select from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from LYR to OSL is the 02:25 Scandinavian Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 19:45 with Norwegian.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from LYR to Oslo. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo that touches down at Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
Book your ticket with Scandinavian Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Svalbard Airport to Oslo.
You won't need a visa or passport to travel within Norway. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like an ID card or driver's licence. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked cheap tickets from Svalbard Airport to Oslo.
LYR is about 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LYR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Oslo
$205 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Svalbard Airport to Oslo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $410. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LYR to Oslo, reserve your journey 3 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Svalbard Airport to Oslo is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes around 38 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel near OSL if you're taking a late flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
The centre of Oslo is located around 121 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). After your flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 21 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near TRF. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from LYR to Oslo at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Oslo
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo. June is the busiest month to travel to Oslo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap flights from LYR to Oslo sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Oslo right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo:
Viking Ship Museum and The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Oslo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Akershus Fortress.
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