Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CPH to LYR flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Gardermoen Airport is a popular stop between CPH and LYR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
Right now, $206 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $395. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CPH to LYR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart CPH arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CPH:
Arriving at Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
If you're arriving on a late Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LYR:
Getting from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
From Longyearbyen Airport, Longyearbyen is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Longyearbyen. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Longyearbyen Airport for July if you'd like to explore Longyearbyen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPH to LYR in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF) on average.
Explore more of Norway
Barentsburg is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Longyearbyen. Around 40 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include ART ARCTIC GALLERY, Lenin Statue and Barentsburg Pomor museum.