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How to get fromSeattle to Svalbardby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Svalbard by plane, bus, or train

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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 30m
    $397–1,217

  2. Fly from King County International Airport

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

  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
    29h 25m
    $451–1,347

  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 9m
    $845–2,689

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PAE - LYR
    25h 48m
    $666–2,119

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

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

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