What is the cheapest way to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £200 - £360 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 14h 24m and costs £180 - £550.

How far is it from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Longyearbyen and Edinburgh is 1623 miles.

How long does it take to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 20h 18m to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Longyearbyen. It is currently 9:15 AM in Longyearbyen and 8:15 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Longyearbyen to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LYR - EDI
20h 18m
£208–358
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LYR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 24m
£186–538
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LYR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 46m
£305–543

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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22h 2mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,614 mi
Duration: 20h 18m

What companies run services between Longyearbyen, SJ and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Norwegian Air Shuttle and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a week.

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