Flights from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport Airport (EDI)
Travelling from Svalbard to Edinburgh is not a very popular route. There is however one airliner offer flights which is SAS. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 51 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
On arriving at Edinburgh please note the time difference, the time zone at Edinburgh is 0.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Svalbard.
If you chose to rent a car at Edinburgh Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Edinburgh Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Edinburgh Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
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- Taxis from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Train services at or near Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Svalbard (LYR) to Edinburgh (EDI) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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SAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 20:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
SAS is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 19:00 and 20:30.
To book your flight you can visit SAS on their website flysas.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||
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Friday | 19:00
20:30
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Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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