Flights to Svalbard
Svalbard is an icy paradise home to ice-covered fjords, soaring mountains, and rare wildlife including polar bears. If you’ve ever dreamt of an Arctic adventure that sees you soaking up the very best of Scandinavian wilderness, then you were likely dreaming of a holiday on the Svalbard archipelago.
SAS flies to Longyearbyen/Svalbard in Norway from/via Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm.
We fly from all our destinations in Europe, the US (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.), Canada (Toronto), and Asia (Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai).
Benefits on your flight to Longyearbyen/Svalbard
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- Airport: Svalbard Airport (LYR)
- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Time zone: CET: UTC+1/ CEST: UTC+2
- Official language: Norwegian
Discounted tickets for kids
Experience Longyearbyen/Svalbard with the kids. SAS offers up to 90% discounts on children’s tickets to make it more affordable to bring your kids on your trip to Norway.
Board a flight to Longyearbyen/Svalbard and enjoy the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun
The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is found in the waters between Norway and the North Pole which makes it one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas. Home to rugged and remote terrain, giant glaciers, and enough flora and fauna to keep you entertained for a month, Svalbard is an outdoor enthusiasts dream.
When you’re not searching for polar bears on a frozen tundra or spotting Arctic foxes and reindeer in the wild, you’ll likely be searching for the Northern Lights or soaking up evening activities under the midnight sun.
The list of things to do in Svalbard year-round is endless, and there’s a little something for everyone.
Fly with SAS to Svalbard Airport, and you’ll be ready and raring to begin your holiday feeling relaxed and well rested.
This polar-paradise is – while quite remote – surprisingly cosmopolitan. Enjoy the extraordinary design in the city and experience world-class gastronomy in this winter landscape.
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Halfway between Norway and the North Pole is the myth enshrouded island group, Svalbard. You're bound to know that the largest island is Spitsbergen but did you know that you actually cannot be buried there?
The island is populated by many polar bears. Scientists at Norwegian Polar Institute have carried out a counting of polar bears in the Norwegian region. The result show that there are among 3 500 polar bears, whereas they estimated a number of 685 in 2004.
All these polar bears mean that Svalbard islanders travelling outside the settlements should be equipped with appropriate means of frightening and chasing off polar bears. Sysselmannen recommends to carry firearms outside the settlements. The firing of rifles or other firearms in Longyearbyen and nearby area is prohibited.
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There are a number of different nationalities amongst the inhabitants of Longyearbyen, many of them from Thailand, Russia and Sweden.
As the eco system is so isolated, cats are banned to protect the rich bird life on the island.
On the other hand, aquarium fish, rabbits and hamsters are OK, but dogs require a special permit.
Corpses don’t decompose in the frozen soil, so you cannot be buried in Svalbard. But you can bury an urn at the cemetery. This according to Lovdata.no
There is a small hospital in Svalbard, but pregnant women near the due date normally travel to the mainland. But there have been a few deliveries on the island.
Restaurant Huset in Longyearbyen is considered to have one of the finest wine cellars in Scandinavia with over 15 000 bottles.
The darkness is pretty compact in Svalbard in the winter months – each year the sun sets on 26. October and does not officially reappear until 19. February, according to the popular Norwegian provider of weather data, Yr.no.
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Always included in your trip to Longyearbyen/Svalbard
At SAS, we strive to ensure our customers have a relaxed and comfortable journey. Regardless of which ticket type you carry, you’ll always enjoy certain SAS customer benefits. Always included in your flight to Svalbard is easy online check-in, coffee & tea onboard and use of the SAS App.
If you’d like to enjoy an even more comfortably journey, make sure to upgrade your ticket to the next travel class. This gives you access to Fast Track through security, SAS Lounges, priority boarding as well as snacks & meals onboard.
| Included in your travel class: | SAS Go | SAS Plus | SAS Business* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour money back guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carry-on | LightYes* Smart/Pro1 x 8 kg |
2 x 8 kg* | 2 x 8 kg |
| Checked bag(s) | LightNo Smart/Pro1 x 23 kg |
Smart1 x 23 kg Pro2 x 23 kg |
2 x 32 kg |
| Fast track** | No | Yes | Yes |
| SAS Lounge** | For an additional fee | Yes | Yes |
| Food & beverages | Long distance flights to/from Asia, Canada and US:Yes Flights within Scandinavia/Europe:Can be pre-ordered |
Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | For an additional fee | For an additional fee | Yes |
*flights to/from Asia, Canada and US **When available
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