Flying from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester is one hour behind Longyearbyen and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your LYR to MAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport. Many travellers pass through Oslo Airport Gardermoen when flying between LYR and MAN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
RM611 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM2,286. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LYR to MAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LYR to MAN.
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Handy information about Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Of the departures from Svalbard Airport, 58.67% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Svalbard Airport from central Longyearbyen, it'll take about 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LYR? If you're catching an early flight from Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manchester and beyond.
Booking your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Manchester in January.
Before locking in your flight from Svalbard Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYR to MAN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No journey is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
