Flying from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Tromso Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport.
Tromso's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Longyearbyen.
Take your pick of three weekly Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport flights. The 12:15 departure with Norwegian Air Shuttle is the earliest available. Norwegian Air Shuttle operates the latest service of the day at 16:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LYR to TOS flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Scandinavian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Tromso (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Norway!). Check out the direct flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LYR to TOS flights. A reliable 90.0% of its services on this route land on time.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport. Oslo Gardermoen Airport is a popular stopover on the LYR to TOS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Tromso Airport (TOS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport flight is $53. A return plane ticket right now is $106. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LYR to TOS, reserve your trip four months ahead of your departure date.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LYR to TOS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
Longyearbyen Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart LYR arrive at their destination without delay.
Longyearbyen Airport is around 5 kilometers from central Longyearbyen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LYR? If you're catching an early flight from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tromso Airport (TOS)
Book a hotel near TOS if you're on a late Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Tromso Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Sixt and find adventure across Tromso and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tromso Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tromso Airport (TOS) to central Tromso
From Tromso Airport, Tromso is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tromso Airport (TOS)
Before locking in your flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Tromso offers a vibrant atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Tromso is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Tromso Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYR to TOS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Norway just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometers south-west of Tromso, a trip to Bodo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Landegode, Saltstraumen and Valnesfossen.
Harstad is another standout destination in Norway and is around 137 kilometers south-west of Tromso. No trip is complete without a visit to Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church.