✈️ Charter Flights for Cruise Operators to Longyearbyen (Svalbard)

Seamless air access for Arctic expedition departures – reliable, flexible, and tailored to your cruise schedule.

🧭 Fly Your Guests Directly to the Gateway of the Arctic

Longyearbyen (IATA: LYR) on the island of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, is the northernmost airport with regular jet operations and the primary gateway for Arctic expedition cruises. For cruise operators, charter flights provide the most efficient way to position passengers, crew, and cargo to embark or disembark in time with sailing schedules.

Scheduled commercial services are limited, often connecting via Oslo or Tromsø. Chartering a dedicated aircraft ensures full control of timing, baggage, and routing—essential for seamless cruise logistics.

Reference: spitzbergen-reisen.no – “Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) is the northernmost airport in the world with scheduled services.”

🚢 Tailored Air Logistics for Cruise Turnarounds

Our charter flight solutions for cruise operators are designed around the unique requirements of Arctic expedition operations:

• Synchronized schedules with ship arrivals and departures

• Large-capacity aircraft for passenger groups, crew rotations, and equipment

• Flexible routing from key European hubs (Oslo, Tromsø, Copenhagen, Hamburg, London, etc.)

• Fast turnarounds at Longyearbyen Airport to minimize port layovers

• Integrated baggage and freight handling for expedition equipment

✈️ Fleet Options for Arctic Operations

We operate and source aircraft certified for northern routes and polar conditions. Typical types include:

Boeing 737-800

• Capacity: 160–189 passengers (charter configuration)

• Range: Ideal for direct operations from mainland Europe to Longyearbyen

• Flight time example:

  • Oslo → Longyearbyen: approx. 2 h 55 min

  • Copenhagen → Longyearbyen: approx. 3 h 30 min

  • Hamburg → Longyearbyen: approx. 3 h 45 min

• Proven reliability on Arctic sectors – used by Scandinavian and European carriers for scheduled operations to LYR.

Reference: flightsfrom.com/LYR – listing Boeing 737 as the most common type at Longyearbyen.

Additional Fleet Options

• Boeing 737 MAX 8 / Airbus A320neo – efficient modern narrow-body jets

• Boeing 757 / Airbus A321 – for extended range or higher capacity

• Embraer E190 / CRJ 900 – medium groups or crew repositioning

• VIP Configurations / Business Jets – for expedition leaders or management travel

🌍 GEO & Operational Coverage

We coordinate flights from all major cruise feeder markets:

All flights subject to weather, seasonal slots, and operational clearance at LYR.

🧊 Arctic-Ready Ground & Airport Handling

Longyearbyen Airport offers:

• Runway 2,483 m (8,146 ft) suitable for large jet operations

• Passenger terminal with customs & baggage facilities

• Efficient cargo and fuel services

Reference: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroporto_delle_Svalbard-Longyearbyen

Our dedicated on-site partners ensure smooth passenger flow between airport and port—only 6 km from the cruise pier.

⚙️ Integrated Cruise Logistics

We handle the full air-to-sea chain for operators:

• Charter flight planning and permits

• Passenger and crew manifest coordination

• Cargo and baggage logistics

• Ground transportation to port or hotel

• Contingency and weather planning

• On-site representative at Longyearbyen Airport for check-in and transfers

Whether you’re repositioning a vessel, embarking new passengers, or changing expedition crews, our Arctic-seasoned operations team ensures punctual, coordinated, and stress-free transitions.

🧑‍✈️ Why Cruise Operators Choose Us

• Specialists in Arctic aviation logistics – experience with polar routes and seasonal cruise operations

• Flexible scheduling – adapt to dynamic cruise itineraries

• Fleet scalability – from 50-seat regional jets to 180-seat airliners

• Safety & compliance – EASA-regulated operators with certified Arctic experience