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How to get fromSeattle to Longyearbyenby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Longyearbyen by plane or bus

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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
    35h 50m
    $397–1,117

  2. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    41h 23m
    $614–1,914

  3. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BLI - LYR
    41h 32m
    $461–1,247

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration33h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$386Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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