Travelling from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Stockholm: what you need to know
Longyearbyen (the location of Svalbard Airport) and Stockholm share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from LYR to Stockholm. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your journey. When booking your flight from LYR to Stockholm, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) is one option.
If you hold a passport from Norway and plan to travel to Sweden for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm.
Central Longyearbyen to LYR is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to LYR? If you're boarding an early flight from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Stockholm
ر.ق. 464 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,505. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYR to Stockholm, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
It takes roughly 39 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Once your flight from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 10 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
The trip will take approximately 53 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near BMA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from LYR to Stockholm at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the busiest month for flights from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm. To escape the crowds, head for Stockholm in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from LYR to Stockholm in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Stockholm right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Svalbard Airport to Stockholm:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are major attractions which should feature on any good Stockholm itinerary.
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