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

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  1. Fly from Krasnodar

    best
    1. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KRR - LYR
    22h 4m
    $317–818

  2. Train, train to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskietrain train
    2. Take the train from Koidula to Vana-Kuustetrain train
    3. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TAY - LYR
    34h 26m
    $233–795

  3. Fly from Pulkovo Airport

    1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LED - LYR
    27h 22m
    $313–814

  4. Train, bus to Riga International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pskov-1train train
    2. Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RIX - LYR
    22h 17m

Krasnodar (KRR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,853.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 4m

What companies run services between Russia and Svalbard, SJ?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 3 times a week.

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