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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Svalbard by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planePDX - LYR
    38h 12m
    $763–2,513

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeSEA - LYR
    38h 26m
    $389–1,374

  3. Train to King County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain
    2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeBFI - LYR
    44h 54m
    $692–2,181

  4. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeEUG - LYR
    2d 2h
    $1,008–3,080

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration35h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$745Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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