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Flight deals from Zurich to Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen.$539 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Longyearbyen.$595 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $595, select.
Longyearbyen.$621 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.
Longyearbyen.$651 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $651, select.
Longyearbyen.$678 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
Longyearbyen.$714 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Fri, 22 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $714, select.
Longyearbyen.$724 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.
Longyearbyen.$819 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Longyearbyen.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Longyearbyen on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Longyearbyen flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Direct flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen

Zurich to Longyearbyen: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Longyearbyen below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Longyearbyen.

Zurich to Longyearbyen: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$540
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineedelweiss air
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Longyearbyen is $540. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Longyearbyen.
edelweiss air flies direct from Zurich to Longyearbyen.
As of May 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Zurich to Longyearbyen.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Longyearbyen is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Longyearbyen Airport on Monday, 14 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Longyearbyen but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Longyearbyen is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Longyearbyen.

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 $320. A round-trip ticket is currently $539. 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 13 kilometres 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)

Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen

  • Svalbard Airport to central Longyearbyen has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres 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 40 kilometres 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.

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