Travelling from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Check out your options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Longyearbyen is five hours ahead of New York. Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from New York to LYR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to LYR.
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from New York to Svalbard Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Svalbard Airport with a stop at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). A main stopover between Newark Liberty International Airport and LYR, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to LYR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Svalbard Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Have a late flight from New York to Svalbard Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near LYR and turn in quicker:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
At the moment, ج.م. 23,173 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Svalbard Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 39,600. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to LYR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Cheap New York to Svalbard Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from New York to LYR.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York to Svalbard Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
November is the quietest month for flights from New York to Svalbard Airport (LYR), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Longyearbyen based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Longyearbyen is July, with temperatures ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC. Book your New York to LYR flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Svalbard Airport in March if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and -6ºC.
More about Longyearbyen
Start your Longyearbyen trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Svalbard Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions, Svalbard Global Seed Vault and Longyearbyen Guiding AS are top sights which should feature on any good Longyearbyen itinerary.
