Statistics on Edinburgh-Spitzberg (Svalbard) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Spitzberg (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Spitzberg from Edinburgh airport is $ 549 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 433 (in november) and $ 766 (in august), which is a saving of $ 117 or a surplus of $ 218 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $443 to $498 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Spitzberg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Spitzberg (Svalbard) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2454 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Spitzberg from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 433, saving $ 117 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 549). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 766).
Flight Edinburgh-Spitzberg (Svalbard): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 410 | $ 458 | good price |
| February | $ 419 | $ 465 | good price |
| March | $ 433 | $ 494 | good price |
| April | $ 514 | $ 585 | fair price |
| May | $ 441 | $ 500 | good price |
| June | $ 563 | $ 692 | high price |
| July | $ 553 | $ 669 | high price |
| August | $ 567 | $ 766 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 443 | $ 492 | good price |
| October | $ 396 | $ 455 | good price |
| November | $ 360 | $ 433 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 477 | $ 573 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Spitzberg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Spitzberg (Svalbard) range from $221 to $885. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $222 to $277), 2% at the maximum price (from $829 to $885). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $443 to $498 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Spitzberg (Svalbard) flight
There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Spitzberg (Svalbard) airport: Norwegian, Ryanair, EasyJet, SAS, Diamond Sakha Airlines, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2454 flights analyzed in previous years, Norwegian was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Spitzberg (Svalbard) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Spitzberg (Svalbard) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $26. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Spitzberg (Svalbard) to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Spitzberg (Svalbard) on a saturday may cost you an additional $149.
Top prices Edinburgh-Spitzberg (Svalbard)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 25-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 419 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 01-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 471 | layover flight with SAS |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 459 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 24-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 477 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 02-07 to 08-07-2025 | $ 433 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 21-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 425 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 07-10 to 12-10-2025 | $ 403 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 03-11 to 10-11-2025 | $ 366 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 04-11 to 21-11-2025 | $ 325 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Spitzberg (Svalbard) | 08-01 to 12-01-2026 | $ 420 | layover flight with Norwegian |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Spitzberg (Svalbard) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Spitzberg (Svalbard) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Spitzberg, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 496 $, which is a saving of 53 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (33 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Spitzberg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 439 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 425 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 414 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 394 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Spitzberg (Svalbard) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Edinburgh to Spitzberg: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 524 $417 to $713 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 478 $403 to $532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 808 $612 to $1196 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 623 $433 to $894 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 500 $425 to $569 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 477 $477 to $477 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 403 $403 to $403 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 417 $325 to $489 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 475 $469 to $480 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 420 $420 to $420 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 724 $724 to $724 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 686 $686 to $686 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Spitzberg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!