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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Svalbard is to fly which costs $260 - $650 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Svalbard is to fly which takes 12h 5m and costs $260 - $650.

How far is it from Scotland to Svalbard?

The distance between Scotland and Svalbard is 2449 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 12m to get from Scotland to Svalbard, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Svalbard?

Svalbard is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 1:16 PM in Scotland and 2:16 PM in Svalbard.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 18+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Scotland to Svalbard - 3 ways to travel via plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Svalbard by plane

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Fly from Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane ABZ - LYR
13h 12m
$238–1,020
Fly from Glasgow Airport
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane GLA - LYR
13h 4m
$178–768
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane EDI - LYR
12h 5m
$264–624

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

11Weekly Planes

14h 37mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,448.6 km
Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Scotland and Svalbard, SJ?

KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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