How to travel from Alta to Svalbard, Norway

The distance between Alta and Svalbard is around 1,143km (710 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Alta to Svalbard by plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly from Alta (ALF) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,900($285)
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Norwegian Air Shuttle

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Svalbard

There are several options for getting from Alta to Svalbard by plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 2,900 ($285) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Alta and Svalbard is around 1,143km (710 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 944km (587 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Alta and Svalbard by plane.

The quickest way to get from Alta to Svalbard is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,900 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Svalbard is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,900 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alta and Svalbard. Flights depart from Alta (ALF) and arrive at Longyearbyen (LYR) - via Tromso (TOS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Alta to Svalbard. There is however a flight that goes via Tromso (TOS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alta to Svalbard typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Alta (ALF) and and arrive into Longyearbyen (LYR).

The closest major airport to Svalbard is Valan Airport (HVG) (HVG) which is approximately 855km (531 miles) from Svalbard. Hammerfest Airport (HFT) (HFT) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Svalbard is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,900 ($285).

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Airports near Svalbard

The following major airports near Svalbard offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

HVG
Valan Airport (HVG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
855km (531 miles) from Svalbard
HFT
Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
870km (540 miles) from Svalbard
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
954km (593 miles) from Svalbard