Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your ZRH to LYR flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport flight is £153. A round-trip ticket is currently £286. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ZRH to LYR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ZRH to LYR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, 69.02% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Svalbard Airport (LYR)
If you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LYR:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Airport to central Longyearbyen has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
When to fly to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Longyearbyen in June.
When reserving your flight from Zurich Airport to Svalbard Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Longyearbyen, with temperatures ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to LYR in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) on average.
Explore more of Norway
You've seen Longyearbyen, now it's time to explore other parts of Norway. Travel around 25 miles south-west to Barentsburg to tick off its top attractions. From Barentsburg Pomor museum to The Orthodox Church and ART ARCTIC GALLERY, your itinerary will be busy.
