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Connecting route · Svalbard and Jan Mayen → Switzerland

Flights from Longyearbyen to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Longyearbyen to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Oslo or Tromso, about 6h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 48m
LYRZRHOSL

Longyearbyen to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey6h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Oslo or Tromso

Best ways to fly from Longyearbyen to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LYR Oslo (OSL) ZRH
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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LYR Tromso (TOS) ZRH
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 51m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,443 km2,138 miles
Journey time
6h 48mestimate
Time difference
NoneZurich vs Longyearbyen
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
LYR → ZRH

Flights from Longyearbyen to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Longyearbyen to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Oslo and Tromso. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Longyearbyen to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,443 km.
Where do you change planes between Longyearbyen and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Oslo (OSL) and Tromso (TOS). Norwegian Air Shuttle flies both legs via Oslo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Longyearbyen and Zurich?
Longyearbyen: Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).

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