What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kirkwall is to fly which costs £120 - £470 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 8h 42m and costs £150 - £550.

How far is it from Basel to Kirkwall?

The distance between Basel and Kirkwall is 906 miles.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Basel to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:41 AM in Basel and 3:41 AM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 224+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Basel to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Kirkwall by plane or train

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

Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BSL - KOI
8h 58m
£125–467
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane FRA - KOI
9h 8m
£155–725
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane STR - KOI
13h 33m
£176–606
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ZRH - KOI
8h 42m
£151–518

Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

3Weekly Planes

8h 22mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 900.5 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

easyJet, Loganair, and KLM fly from Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a week.

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