Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your CPH to LYR flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a popular stopover on the CPH to LYR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
At the moment, C$196 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$374. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPH to LYR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Of all flights leaving Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Copenhagen Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CPH:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Consider booking a hotel near LYR if you're taking a late Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Longyearbyen. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Longyearbyen in June.
Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Svalbard Airport for July if you want to visit Longyearbyen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPH to LYR in March. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Barentsburg is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Longyearbyen. Around 40 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Barentsburg Pomor museum, The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY.
