I flew there in summer 2013 with norwegian. We left oslo around midnight, and arrived in complete daylight at around 3 am in longyearbyen. It was the most quietest and peaceful places I have visited. Even in summer we had light snow on some of the days.
How cool to see Longyearbyen again from the air. I was luck to be offered sit in the cockpit already back in 1979, travelling alone as a schoolboy. Since then, I went to Svalbard twice - and still occasionally using flight simulators. This kind of trip should be on the bucket list for any adventurer.
Like this guy, I was privileged enough to have a cockpit ''jump seat'' - view too, but many years ago. It was a short while before 9/11 of course, on a flight from Manchester to Ibiza and back. My cousin was a young Boeing 757 first officer with the then Britannia airways. He arranged it especialy, including all the officialdom and red tape. He captains a Boeing 787 Dream-liner now for Jet-Star back in Australia, where he grew up. Its an experience that many a layman never gets to have, obviously nowadays. Its worlds apart from the more mundane feeling being sat back in the main cabin. Your soon able to realise the amount of professionalism and technical competence that a pilot possesses, not to mention the responsibility they command for the safety of the aircraft and all its passengers. But the view and the thrill you get being sat right there with the crew is truly amazing. Watching 'pilots eye view' video's like this one really brings back the feeling I experienced all those years ago. This fella is one lucky guy to have flown 'up front' like I did. Just a great video, thank you.
This was such a special episode, I was just remembering this today. Absolutely beautiful with the views and the music, you can really sense the magic. And just incredible that you got to be in the cockpit. What a memorable experience. I had the dual-purpose of coming back here to see what the aircraft and origin airport for the flight was, because I want to recreate it too. :)
I was there in 2016...and it was one of my most beautiful trips I ever made...coming from Frankfurt via Copenhagen via Oslo and after 12 hours I arrived in Longyearbyen....
It's gorgeous, but you're best off mixing in several adventures when there as the main town, Longyearbyen, is tiny. If exploring abandoned villages, sailing around chasing polar bears and whales, and husky-sledding sound like your idea of fun in summer, I warmly recommend the place (and indeed am hopefully going back for a second visit this year after being up there in 2019).
What a great video! Thank you for sharing your trip. I really like the telephone at 15:13. The hunk of glacier ice was amazing, as were the views on the boat rides.
I ended my career after 16+ years working for a hydraulics group, built one off custom hydraulic units and the machinery they powered up for toe offshore oil and gas industry. It was a very interesting job, I loved it. Got to travel out to the rigs and platforms guite a bit. I always counted the helicopter rides as a big bonus, just love flying.....
Hi dan, i've watched many of your video but this one is my favorite video of yours. This is not about flashy and expensive first class video but this is more than that. You are very lucky to be seated on the cockpit and see those breath taking views. This video worth miliions of views than those flashy airplane review and kudos for you to add those great background music. Keep up on your great video dan. You are one of the best avgeek reviewers out there.
That was awesome. I can't explain why going so far north interests me so much. You have whetted my appetite for taking more northerly trips. Thank you.
Awesome trip Dude. I was amazed at the amount of snow and glaciers that still exist in that part of the world. Summer there is a bit cooler than the lower 48. Glad you had an opportunity to ride the jump seat. You got to see what the folks up front do. The views out the front windows can be - Spectacular! Cheers ...
I truly enjoy all your videos and adventures but this one was especially captivating. Thanks for sharing this remote jewel with all of us and again my appreciation for making the globe our own backyard!!
One of the most informative as well as beautiful presentations on TH-cam. The cloud sequence with music was truly special. Greetings from NY state, USA.
I really enjoy all your videos but this one is fantastic. The views above, cutting through, then under the clouds were breathtaking! Thanks so much for sharing this :-)
What an amazing video, love it!!!! Excellent flight, beautiful city, fantastic landscape, “daylight” during the night. I want to visit!!! 😻 Thank you for sharing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊
I'm not one usually to comment, but this was a great piece you've posted here. So beautiful, and so unique. The airport reminded me a bit of USH, which although probably a little larger is basically a runway with only either sea or mountains depending which way you look. And I guess it's the southernmost airport in the world (or at least regularly scheduled service). If you haven't already gone, I recommend you do!
I'm fascinated by Svalbard and already in love with a place I've never been to. I've wondered but not yet checked the route in but of course YT knows all things and sent me your video. I can't wait to see the rest of your video; the pilots are prepping for take off; I'm almost as excited as if it were me going! Wonder if you'll see my comment as it's 3 years since you posted this video. 😊 EDITED TO ADD: Your video confirmed my fascination with Svalbard even more, it is so beautiful and amazing, really touching to see what a very special place it is, your video was great and I bet you have amazing photos too! I'm subbing to your channel too. :) Thank you!
Back in the 1990s when my dad was working in NYC and my mom was still in college in Maine, he would fly up every week to visit her at school on the Trump shuttle. He somehow ended up on the same plane that my mom’s stepfather was flying and he invited my dad into the cockpit for the flight. My dad said it was the most incredible and memorable experience he’s had in his whole life, so I guess this must be what that was like!
Longyearbyen Svalbard is truly another World, seems like a different planet ! Impressive that Norway keeps a small human settlement and Airport there !
I’m from Sweden so SAS is also my national airline. We fly with them every year from Newark, NJ to Copenhagen, Denmark to visit southern Sweden. Right now, the route is flown using either an Airbus A330 or A340. However, SAS will eventually start to fly the Airbus A350-900 on this route and I am SUPER EXCITED about that! Bon voyage!
I'd like to visit Longyearben in December - 24 hours of darkness (I'm such a goth!). But there is no sight more beautiful than the sky above the clouds!
Pretty cool .. Been in the Cokpit twice . Rather special. Might have misspelled that ✈️ I don’t know how I could deal with the winter .. darkness all day & night . Loving the fabulous views . Soo special , thank you Dan . Right now I’m waiting for my brother to land in Heathrow London .. from Sydney Australia. We have a bit of a Gale blowing . He is flying Emirates . Waiting to hear right now as flight was due in at midday. Now 23 past .
This is a wicked video best ones ever I seen the best part I liked Is the cockpit you see these pilots are so professional and plus the view in front u see the runways.
What a trip this must have been ! It looks just fantastic and makes myself and my husband want to jump on a jet and head to Svalbard... Although it's a long way from Sydney. Have had 3 trips in the cockpit over the years.. Love the videos .. James.
That's an amazing video... Svalbard is indeed a pretty place... but it surely requires great skills to capture the prettiness, isn't it???? I am going to visit Svalbard in July 2018 (17th-20th July)... Hopefully, I get to enjoy the same aerial view as well as the glacier in the sea during the journey of Pyramiden....
I went to Cambridge Bay, Canada although they're "similar" towns as far as bing arctic communities Longyearbyen seems more "modernized" and "touristy." I hope to visit soon! I also really like airline miles credit cards the signup bonuses are great and everyday purchases add up. For American customers I recommend the United Millage Plus card because in addition to the miles it offers sky club passes which in itself pays for the yearly card fee.
Great video and narration, well done. I don't live in Europe, but would like to be able to visit someday and see some of the really northern reaches. I probably won't be able to, so I appreciate video documentaries like this. And I'd love to be able to fly in the cockpit of a 737 anywhere at least once.
This is probably the most beautiful flight report I've ever seen. Props to you.
That break through the clouds and to see the snow covered tops below is just amazing!
Good show!
Stunning, absolutely stunning! The scenery is what you said "breathtaking" and the music adds to the vibe. Liked!
Thanks man :)
How long were you in Svalbard?
Most welcome. :)
WOW everything about this trip is beautiful. The scenery was absolutely stunning. You can't beat those views anywhere in the world.
I flew there in summer 2013 with norwegian. We left oslo around midnight, and arrived in complete daylight at around 3 am in longyearbyen. It was the most quietest and peaceful places I have visited. Even in summer we had light snow on some of the days.
this dude is living my dream..
How cool to see Longyearbyen again from the air. I was luck to be offered sit in the cockpit already back in 1979, travelling alone as a schoolboy. Since then, I went to Svalbard twice - and still occasionally using flight simulators. This kind of trip should be on the bucket list for any adventurer.
Like this guy, I was privileged enough to have a cockpit ''jump seat'' - view too, but many years ago. It was a short while before 9/11 of course, on a flight from Manchester to Ibiza and back. My cousin was a young Boeing 757 first officer with the then Britannia airways. He arranged it especialy, including all the officialdom and red tape. He captains a Boeing 787 Dream-liner now for Jet-Star back in Australia, where he grew up.
Its an experience that many a layman never gets to have, obviously nowadays. Its worlds apart from the more mundane feeling being sat back in the main cabin.
Your soon able to realise the amount of professionalism and technical competence that a pilot possesses, not to mention the responsibility they command for the safety of the aircraft and all its passengers. But the view and the thrill you get being sat right there with the crew is truly amazing.
Watching 'pilots eye view' video's like this one really brings back the feeling I experienced all those years ago. This fella is one lucky guy to have flown 'up front' like I did. Just a great video, thank you.
Longyearbyen from above. Stunningly beautiful.
This is one of the best videos I've seen on any vlogs. Great photography and information. Super work, Daniel!
This was such a special episode, I was just remembering this today. Absolutely beautiful with the views and the music, you can really sense the magic. And just incredible that you got to be in the cockpit. What a memorable experience. I had the dual-purpose of coming back here to see what the aircraft and origin airport for the flight was, because I want to recreate it too. :)
Magnificent views of snowy peaks and the final approach with the GoPro! A fantasy trip to the Land of the Ice Bears.
I was there in 2016...and it was one of my most beautiful trips I ever made...coming from Frankfurt via Copenhagen via Oslo and after 12 hours I arrived in Longyearbyen....
I’ve watched so many of your videos. This hands down is the most enjoyable.
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful video...it really brings back many fond memories of my travels in the Arctic over the years, thanks so much.
Awesome video. I've wanted to go to Svalbard since I was a kid - it being at the very top of the atlas!
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Take me there I want serve everything ok
I surprised you've not been, its a 'standard' flight from Oslo, no special requirements, like flying between London and Glasgow..!
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It's gorgeous, but you're best off mixing in several adventures when there as the main town, Longyearbyen, is tiny. If exploring abandoned villages, sailing around chasing polar bears and whales, and husky-sledding sound like your idea of fun in summer, I warmly recommend the place (and indeed am hopefully going back for a second visit this year after being up there in 2019).
What a great video! Thank you for sharing your trip. I really like the telephone at 15:13. The hunk of glacier ice was amazing, as were the views on the boat rides.
I ended my career after 16+ years working for a hydraulics group, built one off custom hydraulic units and the machinery they powered up for toe offshore oil and gas industry. It was a very interesting job, I loved it. Got to travel out to the rigs and platforms guite a bit. I always counted the helicopter rides as a big bonus, just love flying.....
Got to fly in the cockpit on a SAS MD-80 from Copenhagen to Frankfurt. I was 11 years old. So much fun. Thanks for sharing.
Two words ....Epic and Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure.
I'm glad you liked it Richard!
That’s 3 words
Hi dan, i've watched many of your video but this one is my favorite video of yours. This is not about flashy and expensive first class video but this is more than that. You are very lucky to be seated on the cockpit and see those breath taking views. This video worth miliions of views than those flashy airplane review and kudos for you to add those great background music. Keep up on your great video dan. You are one of the best avgeek reviewers out there.
That was awesome. I can't explain why going so far north interests me so much. You have whetted my appetite for taking more northerly trips. Thank you.
Wow! What an exciting video! Loved watching that view from the cockpit! Your videos keep getting better and better haha Thanks Dan 😊
Awesome trip Dude. I was amazed at the amount of snow and glaciers that still exist in that part of the world. Summer there is a bit cooler than the lower 48. Glad you had an opportunity to ride the jump seat. You got to see what the folks up front do.
The views out the front windows can be - Spectacular!
Cheers ...
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing the cockpit view! I was in Svalbard in 2010 for a polar bear expedition.
Dreamy is the word for this adventure at Svalbard. Want to fly there for once... for sure! Loved the trip!!
Excellent report Dantorp,congrats !!!
Excellent job Daniel! Your trip reports are very focused on the experience of the airline.
An absolutely stunningly beautiful video. So well done! Fantastic! Thanks once again! Stellar job! I really enjoyed it so much!
I truly enjoy all your videos and adventures but this one was especially captivating. Thanks for sharing this remote jewel with all of us and again my appreciation for making the globe our own backyard!!
An impressive tour.. Truly God's country up there, so clean. 24 hrs of sunlight would be something I'd have to get used to. Thanks so much Dan..
Porschedude8 But it's dark a half year.
That was a particularly good trip report - one of the best ive seen.
One of the most informative as well as beautiful presentations on TH-cam. The cloud sequence with music was truly special.
Greetings from NY state, USA.
I really enjoy all your videos but this one is fantastic. The views above, cutting through, then under the clouds were breathtaking! Thanks so much for sharing this :-)
That approach was incredible, what an amazing place. Great vid, thanks. I really want to go now.
Wow wow wow, what amazing scenery and I wish I was there now
A wonderful video Sir! You make it seem that the viewer is right there with you. Well done to you.
YOU are officially my HERO! Awesome footage as usual.
Svalbard is definitely on my list of places to visit. It looks so beautiful!!
Amazing, I'm absolutely in awe. I'm so fascinated by that soviet town. Thanks for the great video
One of the few busts of Lenin that still stand. One of the others is close the the south pole.
Fantastic Dan, what a great Travelogue. Music, scenes and cockpit video superb, good job. Regards Keith in Australia.
This is beautiful it made me cry
What an amazing video, love it!!!!
Excellent flight, beautiful city, fantastic landscape, “daylight” during the night.
I want to visit!!! 😻
Thank you for sharing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊
stunning...wish we could have seen more. Loved the music as you were flying into Svalbard.
That was awesome, seeing the takeoff and landing from the cockpit. Thanks for this very interesting video.
Stunning views! What an experience this would be! I'd love to visit. Thanks for sharing :)
Loved the video, Daniel! Breathtaking view indeed
I'm not one usually to comment, but this was a great piece you've posted here. So beautiful, and so unique. The airport reminded me a bit of USH, which although probably a little larger is basically a runway with only either sea or mountains depending which way you look. And I guess it's the southernmost airport in the world (or at least regularly scheduled service). If you haven't already gone, I recommend you do!
Must have been an amazing experience - great footage!
Thanks for sharing. Courtesy of your generosity, we've traveled there without being there.
Spectacular work Mr. Torp. Thank you for sharing!
I'm fascinated by Svalbard and already in love with a place I've never been to. I've wondered but not yet checked the route in but of course YT knows all things and sent me your video. I can't wait to see the rest of your video; the pilots are prepping for take off; I'm almost as excited as if it were me going! Wonder if you'll see my comment as it's 3 years since you posted this video. 😊
EDITED TO ADD: Your video confirmed my fascination with Svalbard even more, it is so beautiful and amazing, really touching to see what a very special place it is, your video was great and I bet you have amazing photos too! I'm subbing to your channel too. :) Thank you!
Back in the 1990s when my dad was working in NYC and my mom was still in college in Maine, he would fly up every week to visit her at school on the Trump shuttle. He somehow ended up on the same plane that my mom’s stepfather was flying and he invited my dad into the cockpit for the flight. My dad said it was the most incredible and memorable experience he’s had in his whole life, so I guess this must be what that was like!
Just one word: BREATHTAKING!!!
This was the most awesome flight I ever seen. loved it
I would recommend another video like this to Barrow, Alaska!
This is going to be my next flight on Microsoft Flight Simulator X
I just finished my flight on a Learjet 45. At FL410 VFR. Quite interesting scenery..
wow, just wow! Love the cockpit video, thank you so much for the view!
How exciting! I would love to be in a cockpit some day and to visit Longyearbyen someday!
Very breathtaking views from the cockpit. Thank you.
Simply loved the video!!! Amazing footage from the cockpit! ✈️😍✈️😍✈️
Thanks for uploading, I am flying Oslo to Longyearbyen in 2 days, very excited!
I really enjoy watching this. I was in Longyearbyen last week on a cruise :)
Beautiful...beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Brazil
That was incredible. I am from the US and never heard of where you went, it was gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
some amazing views there! So lucky that you got to go in the flight deck
Longyearbyen Svalbard is truly another World, seems like a different planet ! Impressive that Norway keeps
a small human settlement and Airport there !
Fabulous video Daniel, thank you for sharing this adventure. You are very talented
I’m from Sweden so SAS is also my national airline. We fly with them every year from Newark, NJ to Copenhagen, Denmark to visit southern Sweden. Right now, the route is flown using either an Airbus A330 or A340. However, SAS will eventually start to fly the Airbus A350-900 on this route and I am SUPER EXCITED about that! Bon voyage!
Sorry to disappoint you .... SAS has never been a national airline......
X post I’m sorry. You are correct. SAS is partially owned by Sweden and Denmark. Norway has sold all their shares in the company.
I'd like to visit Longyearben in December - 24 hours of darkness (I'm such a goth!). But there is no sight more beautiful than the sky above the clouds!
I'd like to see 24 hour nights aswell but maybe not more than a few days lol. I'd much rather go in the summer.
It is a very intriguing and extreme location which makes this a very exciting video. Thanks for the good work! Jon-Santa Cruz, CA.
I took a bunker ship to Svalbard in 1992 and camped near the airport. When cold I used to sit in the foyer reading as it was open 24/7.
this is the most beautiful video i have ever watched. many many thanks 👏👏👏
I'm from Norway and I have never been to Svalbard.Great video😀
Christoffer Eilsertsen me too
Pretty cool ..
Been in the Cokpit twice .
Rather special.
Might have misspelled that ✈️
I don’t know how I could deal with the winter .. darkness all day & night .
Loving the fabulous views .
Soo special , thank you Dan .
Right now I’m waiting for my brother to land in Heathrow London .. from Sydney Australia.
We have a bit of a Gale blowing .
He is flying Emirates .
Waiting to hear right now as flight was due in at midday.
Now 23 past .
Wow I know that must have been awesome to sit in the cockpit and take this all in kudos to you!👍🔥💯🙌😎
Beautiful
View , this is my next destination
Awesome experience, from an awesome guy an awesome place and the cockpit ride.
This is a wicked video best ones ever I seen the best part I liked Is the cockpit you see these pilots are so professional and plus the view in front u see the runways.
lol!i swear, your'e one of the luckiest avgeekers on you tube man!great video!!
Has to be the most awesome report and trip. Many thanks
This video made me want to visit. It's now on my list of places to go because of this video. Thank you for posting this. Love the video
Wow what beautiful views and what an experience to be in the cockpit!
Thx🙏 you made a very beautiful video ❤️from Svalbard-Spetsbergen👍 /Björne from Kungsbacka Sweden🇸🇪
Great Trip and great view out of the cockpit. :-)
What a trip this must have been !
It looks just fantastic and makes myself and my husband want to jump on a jet and head to Svalbard...
Although it's a long way from Sydney.
Have had 3 trips in the cockpit over the years..
Love the videos .. James.
That's an amazing video...
Svalbard is indeed a pretty place... but it surely requires great skills to capture the prettiness, isn't it????
I am going to visit Svalbard in July 2018 (17th-20th July)... Hopefully, I get to enjoy the same aerial view as well as the glacier in the sea during the journey of Pyramiden....
Thanks for the ride! That was a spectacular landing!👍
Another exceptional Dantrop Aviation video!
This trip is defiantly on my bucket list after that video 😍😍
Dan your amazing you videos are so incredible!!!! Thank you !!
23pm but still bright??wow its amazing..cant sleep
Agree about SAS! Beautiful video!
I went to Cambridge Bay, Canada although they're "similar" towns as far as bing arctic communities Longyearbyen seems more "modernized" and "touristy." I hope to visit soon! I also really like airline miles credit cards the signup bonuses are great and everyday purchases add up. For American customers I recommend the United Millage Plus card because in addition to the miles it offers sky club passes which in itself pays for the yearly card fee.
ΤHATS RIGHT MY DEAR DAVID.ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.ALL THE BEST FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.KISSES.FANIS.
Fascinating Svalbard
That's really incredible place.. ❤ Once I want to go there. 😊
That take off experience was amazing
At the 6:50 mark, I got chills. Brilliant mate!
I am completely fascinated with Svalbard. Excellent video
Great video and narration, well done. I don't live in Europe, but would like to be able to visit someday and see some of the really northern reaches. I probably won't be able to, so I appreciate video documentaries like this. And I'd love to be able to fly in the cockpit of a 737 anywhere at least once.