Travelling from Rome to Svalbard Airport (LYR): what you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Svalbard Airport (LYR) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Rome and Longyearbyen (where Svalbard Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to LYR, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Whether you'd prefer to discover another city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is a stop you can make during your flight from Rome to LYR.
The distance from central Rome to FCO is approximately 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Svalbard Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Svalbard Airport with a stop at Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL). A major stopover between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and LYR, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Rome to LYR, stay in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About Svalbard Airport (LYR)
Consider booking a hotel near LYR if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Svalbard Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Svalbard Airport (LYR) to central Longyearbyen
From Svalbard Airport, Longyearbyen is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Svalbard Airport, Rs66,305 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just Rs134,488. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Rome to LYR, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Svalbard Airport (LYR)
November is the quietest time of year to fly to Longyearbyen. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Svalbard Airport.
Before booking a flight from Rome to LYR, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Longyearbyen, with temperatures ranging from 1ºC to 9ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Rome to Svalbard Airport in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC and -6ºC on average.
More about Longyearbyen
Start your Longyearbyen trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Svalbard Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. North Pole Expedition Museum, Galleri Svalbard and Svalbard Brewery are top attractions which should feature on any good Longyearbyen itinerary.
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