Cheap flights from London to Longyearbyen

March stands out as the cheapest month on this route, offering lower fares than most of the calendar year. After March ends, prices climb steadily through spring and summer, with limited availability in May and August before returning for winter travel from October through February. Midweek departures typically cost less than weekend flights, while booking well ahead of holiday periods helps avoid peak pricing.

Full-service carriers like Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, and LOT Polish Airlines include checked baggage in their base fares and provide seat selection without extra charges. Low-cost options such as Norwegian require payment for most add-ons beyond the basic ticket price. Connecting flights often involve two separate airline tickets, meaning you collect your bags during layovers and recheck them before continuing to Longyearbyen.

Svalbard airport sits approximately eight kilometres from Longyearbyen town centre, reachable by shuttle bus or taxi within twenty minutes of landing. The transfer is straightforward but weather-dependent, as snow conditions can affect road access throughout the year. Once you reach the settlement, most services cluster near the harbour area and main street.

Currency

NOK (kr)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Sámi, Bokmål, Nynorsk, Norwegian

Emergency number

112, 110, 113

Driving side

right

Calling code

+47

Internet domain

.no

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Longyearbyen

2,417 (2020)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Oslo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which London airport your flight departs from before booking since five different airports serve this city. Verify whether your airline includes checked baggage in the fare or charges separately for it. Check if your connecting flights are on a single ticket or require separate bookings that need self-transfer. Ensure you have the correct documentation to enter Norway and visit Svalbard without additional permits. Consider seasonal weather when planning transfers between airport and accommodation.