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How to get fromEllesmere Island to Svalbardby unknown or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard by unknown or plane

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  1. Travel to Qaanaaq Airport, fly

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    1. Walk from Ellesmere Island to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)unknown
    2. Fly from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeNAQ - LYR
    3d 2h

  2. Travel to Pituffik, fly

    1. Walk from Ellesmere Island to Pituffik (THU)unknown
    2. Fly from Pituffik (THU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeTHU - LYR
    5d 4h

Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ellesmere Island, NU, Canada and Svalbard, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere Island to Svalbard. However, you can travel to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can travel to Pituffik (THU) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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