What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Orkney?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Orkney is to fly and taxi which costs R 6 500 - R 14 000 and takes 16h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Orkney?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Orkney is to fly and taxi which takes 16h 51m and costs R 6 500 - R 14 000.

How far is it from Athens to Orkney?

The distance between Athens and Orkney is 7364 km.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Orkney?

It takes approximately 16h 51m to get from Athens to Orkney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney?

There are 117+ hotels available in Orkney.

Athens to Orkney - 3 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Orkney by plane, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane ATH - JNB
2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi
16h 51m
R 6,670–13,470
Fly to Kimberley, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kimberley (KIM)plane ATH - KIM
2. Take the bus from Kimberley to Klerksdorpbus
23h 1m
R 5,575–15,090
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane ATH - BFN
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Orkneybus
21h 11m
R 5,695–17,955

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

13Weekly Planes

12h 41mAverage Duration

R 4,048Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Orkney.

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Distance: 7,364.2 km
Duration: 16h 51m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Orkney, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Orkney. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), take the taxi to Bloemfontein, take the bus to Orkney, then take the taxi to Orkney.

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How to get fromAthens to Orkneyby plane, taxi or bus

There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Orkney by plane, taxi, or bus

Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

Fly to Kimberley, bus

Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus