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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

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AKL - LYR
    3d 7h
    $716–2,418

  2. 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
    3d 12h
    $872–2,841

  3. 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
    3d 13h
    $887–2,863

  4. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ROT - LYR
    3d 15h
    $870–2,851

  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
    3d 15h
    $934–2,916

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,366.9 km
  • Duration: 3d 7h

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

Air China, Hainan, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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