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Connecting route · Switzerland → Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen. 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
ZRHLYROSL

Zurich to Longyearbyen at a glance

Fastest journey6h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Oslo or Tromso

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Longyearbyen

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

1
ZRH Oslo (OSL) LYR
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS, SWISS · Leg 2: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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ZRH Tromso (TOS) LYR
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
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
NoneLongyearbyen vs Zurich
Currency in Longyearbyen
USD
Airports
ZRH → LYR

Flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen?
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 Zurich to Longyearbyen?
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 Zurich and Longyearbyen?
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 Zurich and Longyearbyen?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Longyearbyen: Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR).

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