What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard is to fly which costs $1,300 - $2,300 and takes 3 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard is to fly which takes 3 days 17h and costs $1,300 - $2,300.

How far is it from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard?

The distance between Ellesmere Island and Svalbard is 2134 km.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard?

It takes approximately 3 days 17h to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ellesmere Island and Svalbard?

Svalbard is 6h ahead of Ellesmere Island. It is currently 1:31 AM in Ellesmere Island and 7:31 AM in Svalbard.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 17+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Ellesmere Island to Svalbard - one way to travel via plane

There is 1 way to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard by plane

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1. Fly from Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)YGZ - LYR
3d 17h
$1,384–2,260

Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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3d 16hAverage Duration

$1,373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,134.5 km
Duration: 3d 17h

What companies run services between Ellesmere Island, NU, Canada and Svalbard, SJ?

Canadian North, Air Greenland, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once a week.

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