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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Svalbard by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Cairo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeCAI - LYR
    27h 3m
    $412–1,312

  2. Bus to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Sharm El-Sheikhbus
    2. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeSSH - LYR
    30h 41m
    $358–1,219

  3. Bus to Hurghada Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Al Qolali to Al Sakkalabus
    2. Fly from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeHRG - LYR
    28h 5m
    $509–1,421

  4. Train, bus to Borg El Arab, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
    2. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
    3. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeHBE - LYR
    33h 47m

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Svalbard, SJ?

Egyptair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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