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 £210 - £400 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs £210 - £400.

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 9h 30m 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 5:34 AM in Longyearbyen and 4:34 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2793+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Longyearbyen to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Longyearbyen to Edinburgh by plane or train

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LYR - EDI
9h 30m
£218–398
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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
14h 48m
£148–593
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LYR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 38m
£201–750
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane LYR - MME
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h
£360–1,321

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

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,614 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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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