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Svalbard airport information

Svalbard Airport (LYR) is the largest airport in Svalbard & Jan Mayen Island and is based in Longyearbyen. You can fly to 2 destinations with 2 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic.

Svalbard Airport facts
Location
The flag of Svalbard & Jan Mayen IslandLongyearbyen, Svalbard & Jan Mayen Island
Timezone
Arctic/Longyearbyen
IATA - ICAO
LYR - ENSB
Destinations
Airlines
Coordinates
In Schengen Area?
The flag of EUNo
Known as
Svalbard Airport
Airlines at Svalbard Airport airport

From LYR, you can choose from 2 different airlines to 2 different destinations

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Norwegian logotype
Svalbard Airport car rental

If you are in need of a rental car, there are several options at LYR.

Airport transfer and taxi

If you are arriving at Svalbard Airport and want to go to the city, you have several options. You can take a bus, a taxi, or a rental car. The bus is the cheapest and most convenient option, as it runs frequently. The taxi is more expensive and may take longer depending on the traffic. The rental car gives you more flexibility, but you have to pay for parking and fuel.

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The graph above shows the number of departing passenger seats (with passengers or not) for the next 24 hours. This will give you a hint on how many people to expect at the terminal including check-in and security. Updated 04:05.
This graph shows the number of arriving passenger seats (with passengers or not) for the next 24 hours. With this information you may predict how many people will be arriving at the border check or taxi line for example. Updated 04:05.
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Things to do in Longyearbyen

Whether you're just passing through or staying in Longyearbyen, you'll find plenty of fun activities to do after landing at Svalbard Airport.

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