What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Svalbard is to fly which costs $250 - $1,000 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Svalbard is to fly which takes 13h 35m and costs $250 - $1,000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Svalbard?

The distance between Istanbul and Svalbard is 4204 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Svalbard?

It takes approximately 15h 30m to get from Istanbul to Svalbard, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Svalbard?

Svalbard is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:08 PM in Istanbul and 1:08 PM in Svalbard.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 18+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Istanbul to Svalbard - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Svalbard by plane or bus

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane IST - LYR
15h 30m
$373–1,213
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane SAW - LYR
13h 35m
$253–963
Bus to Burgas Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane BOJ - LYR
24h 27m
$293–1,129

Istanbul (IST) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

5Weekly Planes

13h 50mAverage Duration

$365Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,204.5 km
Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Svalbard, SJ?

Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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