Travelling from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport (LYR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport (LYR).
Longyearbyen is ten hours behind Melbourne. Svalbard Airport is located in Longyearbyen, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to LYR 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 for international travel.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to LYR flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LYR and get cosy, quick:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport is RM3,023. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM5,712. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to LYR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Svalbard Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport (LYR). Visit Longyearbyen in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Melbourne to LYR plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Longyearbyen to range from 1ºC (34ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
March has temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Longyearbyen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Longyearbyen right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Svalbard Airport:
Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions and Svalbard Global Seed Vault are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Longyearbyen itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Longyearbyen Guiding AS.
