How to travel from Svalbard to Kirkenes, Norway

The distance between Svalbard and Kirkenes is around 3,404km (2,115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 60m.

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

👋 Also check out KirkenesSvalbard if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Kirkenes (KKN).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,355($425)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 2 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Svalbard and Kirkenes

There are several options for getting from Svalbard to Kirkenes by plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 4,355 ($425) and will take around 5h 60m.

The distance between Svalbard and Kirkenes is around 3,404km (2,115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,036km (643 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Svalbard and Kirkenes by plane.

The quickest way to get from Svalbard to Kirkenes is to fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 4,355 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Svalbard and Kirkenes is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 4,355 ($425) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Svalbard and Kirkenes. Flights depart from Longyearbyen (LYR) and arrive at Kirkenes (KKN) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Svalbard to Kirkenes. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 5h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Svalbard to Kirkenes typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Longyearbyen (LYR) and and arrive into Kirkenes (KKN).

The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) 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 Svalbard to Kirkenes is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 4,355 ($425).

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Airports near Kirkenes

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

KKN
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
VDS
Vadso Airport (VDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes