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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
    21h 26m
    $567–1,817

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

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    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PAE - LYR
    25h 32m
    $519–1,639

  3. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    27h 5m
    $664–2,114

  4. 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
    26h 11m
    $722–2,129

  5. 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
    24h 34m
    $592–1,770

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$586Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Longyearbyen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,785.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 26m

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) twice a week.

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