Flying from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Longyearbyen and Oslo share the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 20 weekly Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flights. The 02:25 departure with SAS is the earliest you can take. Norwegian Air Shuttle operates the latest service of the day at 19:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LYR to OSL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Norwegian Air Shuttle has direct flights from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Oslo — and maybe even more of Norway if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Norwegian Air Shuttle.
SAS is the most punctual carrier operating LYR to OSL flights, with 78.57% of its services landing on schedule.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Many passengers pass through Tromso/Langnes Airport when flying between LYR and OSL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Currently, RM370 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM811. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LYR to OSL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from LYR to OSL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Handy information about Svalbard Airport (LYR)
58.67% of flights taking off from Svalbard Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Svalbard Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Longyearbyen. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LYR? If you've booked an early flight from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Grab an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car and discover Oslo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Oslo Airport Gardermoen around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Oslo is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. To avoid the crowds, go to Oslo in February.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Svalbard Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYR to OSL in January. Average temperatures are between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a visit to Bergen will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
If you want to check out another major stop in Norway, head for Trondheim, roughly 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Kristiansten Fortress, Ringve Museum and Old Town Bridge are key reasons to visit.