Cheap flights from Longyearbyen to Melbourne from £615

Cheap flights from Longyearbyen to Melbourne from £615

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£615
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£672
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£679
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£680
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£754
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£777
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Mon, Apr 27 – Tue, May 5
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£1,715
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Mon, Apr 27 – Tue, May 5
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£1,790
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Sat, Apr 25 – Sun, May 3
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£1,808
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3 stops
Sat, Apr 25 – Sun, May 3
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£1,815
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Mon, Apr 27 – Mon, May 4
Longyearbyen LYRMelbourne MEL
£1,843
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Mon, Apr 27 – Mon, May 4
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£1,856
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£615

Cheapest round-trip

£1,715

Average round-trip

£2,038

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

SAS

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18-$22 (adult one-way; return tickets available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22-$26 (adult one-way)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55-$85 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40-$75 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50-$120 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Svalbard Airport, Longyear
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
184
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Longyearbyen to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SASSASSKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
97%
15°C10°C
18 Apr
17°C12°C
Sunday
12 Apr
90%
15°C11°C
19 Apr
20°C9°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
17°C13°C
20 Apr
24°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
18°C14°C
21 Apr
87%
17°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
84%
19°C13°C
22 Apr
16°C10°C
Thursday
16 Apr
79%
18°C14°C
23 Apr
21°C11°C
Friday
17 Apr
16°C12°C
24 Apr
25°C16°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are SAS, Jetstar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Thai Airways. Longyearbyen and Melbourne have 184 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Longyearbyen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Longyearbyen and Manchester, Edinburgh, Oslo, Berlin, Budapest, Helsinki, Sofia, Toronto, Coimbatore, Algiers, Sydney, Cape Town, Dublin, Reykjavik, Palanga, Porto, Erbil, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Columbus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
What airports are near Longyearbyen?
The main airport in Longyearbyen is Svalbard Airport, Longyear. It is also served by Svalbard Airport, Longyear.
Which airlines fly between Longyearbyen and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Longyearbyen and Melbourne with SAS, Jetstar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Thai Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Longyearbyen and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Longyearbyen and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Longyearbyen and Melbourne?
Traveling between Longyearbyen and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Longyearbyen?
There are a number of airports in and around Longyearbyen. The main one is Svalbard Airport, Longyear and other nearby airports include Svalbard Airport, Longyear
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Longyearbyen and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Longyearbyen, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Longyearbyen and Melbourne arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Longyearbyen and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Longyearbyen and Melbourne arrive?

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