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How to get fromSeattle to Longyearbyenby plane, train or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Longyearbyen by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SEA - LYR
    22h 37m
    $497–2,017

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PAE - LYR
    40h 37m
    $568–2,437

  3. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PDX - LYR
    28h 39m
    $866–3,325

  4. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BLI - LYR
    26h 41m
    $591–2,372

  5. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    27h 7m
    $964–3,714

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$485Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Icelandair and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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