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How to get fromAuckland to Svalbardby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Svalbard by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AKL - LYR
    33h 44m
    $1,517–5,519

  2. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ROT - LYR
    2d 14h
    $1,022–8,554

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane WRE - LYR
    40h 11m
    $1,623–5,543

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KKE - LYR
    41h 5m
    $1,736–6,563

  5. Train, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane NPL - LYR
    2d 16h
    $1,093–8,626

Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration29h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,580Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Svalbard, SJ?

Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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