From international destinations :The easiest way to reach Longyearbyen from abroad is via Oslo Airport (OSL), which has direct connections with a large number of European and intercontinental destinations. From Oslo, simply connect to a scheduled SAS or Norwegian flight to Longyearbyen.

The attached document shows Direct Flights and Flight Connections for current route schedules from OSL to LYR by date 15. September 2026. TOS to LYR is only operated by  SAS. Important: Airline schedules can still change before November 2026. Norwegian's currently published OSL–LYR schedule found in the timetable sources ends in late October, so no Norwegian November service is included here. Participants should verify exact flights with SAS/Norwegian before booking.

PLEASE NOTE: ARRIVAL FLIGHT AND DEPARTURE FLIGTHS
The conference program starts early Monday morning. Registration and gettogether starts Sunday afternoon from ca 1700. We therefore recommend all to book the Sunday 1st November SAS flight from OSLO to LONGYEARBYEN, which arrives LYR in the early afternoon. On Wednesday 4 November there are no return flights from LYR to OSLO. We therefore recommend all to book the return flight the Thursday morning 5. November (unless you want to extend your stay).

Airport Transfer:  Longyearbyen Airport is located approximately 5 km northwest of the town centre.  Airport shuttle buses meet all scheduled flights and stop at the main hotels in Longyearbyen, including Funken Lodge, the conference venue. The journey takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Taxis are also available outside the terminal.

By Sea: Longyearbyen can also be reached by expedition, cruise ships, Hurtigruten (the coast steamer), but only during the summer season. For participants attending PTS 2026, air travel is therefore the only recommended option.

For info on what to do in Longyearbyen and if you want to extend your stay and combine PTS 2026 with an Arctic holiday,  please visit the ACTIVITIES webpage