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How to get fromCosta Rica to Longyearbyenby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Longyearbyen by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SJO - LYR
    32h 47m
    $562–2,213

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LIO - LYR
    35h 54m
    $622–2,824

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane XQP - LYR
    35h 45m
    $742–2,966

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration34h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$585Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Costa Rica and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Air France, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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