How to get from Istanbul to Longyearbyen
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Longyearbyen. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 21h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 4178 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
4178 km
Istanbul to Longyearbyen: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → RigaflightAir Baltic / Scandinavian Airlines·3h
- 2Riga → OsloflightAir Baltic / Scandinavian Airlines·30m
- 3Oslo → LongyearbyenflightAir Baltic / Scandinavian Airlines·2h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Longyearbyen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€347November 2026
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Air Baltic / Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa / Scandinavian Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Longyearbyen works
Start with a Air Baltic / Scandinavian Airlines flight from Istanbul to Longyearbyen, connecting in Riga, Oslo, about 21h 10m. In total it's roughly €347 over 21h 10m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Longyearbyen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Longyearbyen?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 21h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Longyearbyen from Istanbul?
About 4178 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Longyearbyen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €347. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Longyearbyen?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 21h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Longyearbyen?
About 21h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Longyearbyen?
Istanbul is IST and Longyearbyen is LYR, so this route is usually written IST to LYR.
Which operators run Istanbul to Longyearbyen?
On this route you travel with Air Baltic / Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa / Scandinavian Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Longyearbyen?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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