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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Svalbardby plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Svalbard by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeADD - LYR
    20h 27m
    $808–4,311

  2. Drive to Nekemte, fly

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    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Nekemte (NEK)car
    2. Fly from Nekemte (NEK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeNEK - LYR
    33h 23m
    $680–1,939

  3. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeAWA - LYR
    27h 26m
    $828–2,236

  4. Drive to Dessie, fly

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Dessie (DSE)car
    2. Fly from Dessie (DSE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeDSE - LYR
    29h 25m
    $684–1,945

  5. Drive to Jimma Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Jimma Airport (JIM)car
    2. Fly from Jimma Airport (JIM) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeJIM - LYR
    29h 37m
    $682–1,942

  6. Drive to Robe Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Robe Airport (GOB)car
    2. Fly from Robe Airport (GOB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeGOB - LYR
    36h 55m
    $684–1,944

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$692Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Svalbard, SJ?

Ethiopian Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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