Svalbard Airport – LYR Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport is the primary airport catering Svalbard, Norway. It is the northernmost airport in the world approximately five kilometers northwest of Longyearbyen. Other than Longyearbyen, the airport also serves Barentsburg, a nearby Russian settlement. Avinor is the operator and the owner of the airport. The airport was opened on 1975. Every flight in the airport goes under the approval of the Norwegian CAA. It was only in 2017 that the airport lost its international status and no longer accepts flights to and from outside of Norway.
Best Time to Visit
Svalbard Airport is a small airport with limited facilities. It only has a snack bar and two shops and Wi-Fi is only available for two to four hours. The airport operates from 10 am to 4 pm daily. There are no rest and shower zones available. In 2014, the airport handled more than 150,000 passengers. It serves flights with destinations to Oslo and Tromso under Scandinavian Airlines, Lufttransport and Norwegian Shuttle Air. The runway is 8,146 feet long with instrument landing services. It also has 200 free parking spaces outdoor.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Because the Svalbard Airport operates under certain hours and has limited services and amenities available, it is best to spend the night in nearby hotels. Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Longyear is 10 minutes away from the airport having shuttle services to the airport with a certain fee. Svalbard Hotel and Basecamp Hotel are at around the same distance but has no shuttle services available; nevertheless, taxis are readily available going to the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Longyearbyen, Svalbard airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Longyearbyen, Svalbard (LYR-Svalbard) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LYR airport.
Most of these LYR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Longyearbyen, Svalbard
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the LYR airport are Svalbard Museum, Svalbard Church, and Svalbard Museum.
Map of Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotels
View all Longyearbyen, Svalbard (LYR-Svalbard) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Longyearbyen, Svalbard (LYR-Svalbard) location map.
Weather Forecast for Longyearbyen, Svalbard (LYR-Svalbard)
If you planning to travel to Longyearbyen, Svalbard (LYR-Svalbard), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:18 AM.
The temperature feels like 6.55 with a humidity level of 78 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 60 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-northwest at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:42 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
5/21
Flurries
19°F
High: 22°F
Low: 19°F
Precipitation: 25%
Today
5/22
Flurries
22°F
High: 23°F
Low: 22°F
Precipitation: 25%
Thursday
5/23
Light snow
23°F
High: 24°F
Low: 20°F
Precipitation: 90%
Friday
5/24
Light snow
21°F
High: 24°F
Low: 20°F
Precipitation: 90%
Saturday
5/25
Light snow
23°F
High: 28°F
Low: 26°F
Precipitation: 90%
Sunday
5/26
Flurries
28°F
High: 30°F
Low: 22°F
Precipitation: 45%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Longyearbyen, Svalbard LYR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LYR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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