Travelling from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
Longyearbyen is one hour ahead of Reykjavik. Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Reykjavik to LYR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Reykjavik to LYR even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is an option when flying out of Keflavik Airport (KEF).
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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66% of flights that leave from Keflavik Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
RKV is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Reykjavik to LYR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Reykjavik Airport:
Reykjavik Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR)
If you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LYR:
Getting from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
The centre of Longyearbyen is about 3 kilometres from Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Right now, ₹ 21,072 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 48,260. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to LYR if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Longyearbyen. July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport (LYR), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Reykjavik to LYR plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Longyearbyen to range from 1ºC to 9ºC.
March sees temperatures of between -22ºC and -6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Longyearbyen
After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Longyearbyen:
You'll find loads of things to do in Longyearbyen when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions followed by Svalbard Global Seed Vault and Longyearbyen Guiding AS.
