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How to get fromIreland to Svalbardby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane DUB - LYR
    10h 54m
    $227–569

  2. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane NOC - LYR
    27h 58m
    $139–536

  3. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ORK - LYR
    15h 42m
    $243–877

  4. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHD - LYR
    16h 5m
    $190–586

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,919.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Ireland and Svalbard, SJ?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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