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Olonkinbyen: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Olonkinbyen is the only settlement on the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen.

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Now in the cityOlonkinbyen+7°CCloudy · sunset 04:10 PMupdated 01:45 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange ratekr 9.25per 1 $NOK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Olonkinbyen in pictures3 photos
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Getting there and staying

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Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Neerlerit Inaat Airport CNP510 km away — the nearest airport
Grímsey Airport GRY615 km from the centre
Vopnafjörður Airport VPN632 km from the centre
Cities of Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Countries nearby

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