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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £150 - £500 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs £340 - £700.

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 7h 23m 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 4:46 AM in Basel and 3:46 AM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 230+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Basel to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 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
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BSL - KOI
7h 23m
£345–657
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ZRH - KOI
8h 52m
£152–502
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
12h 28m
£522–739
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GVA - KOI
13h 10m
£417–869
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane STR - KOI
12h 59m
£176–596

Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 35mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Kirkwall.

Launch map view

Distance: 900.5 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

easyJet, Loganair, and KLM fly from Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

Airlines

Website: loganair.co.uk

Flights from Basel to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 6h 27m
When: Tuesday and Monday
Estimated price: £130–460

Flights from Basel to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Inverness

Ave. Duration: 8h 20m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £140–700

Flights from Basel to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 10h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £130–650

Flights from Zurich Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price: £120–410

Flights from Zurich Airport to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 10m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £120–600

Flights from Frankfurt to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 9h 50m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £170–650

Flights from Frankfurt to Kirkwall via Birmingham, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £180–650

Flights from Frankfurt to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Inverness

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £110–600

Flights from Frankfurt to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 9h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £100–550

Flights from Geneva International Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 10h 52m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £120–410

Flights from Geneva International Airport to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £130–650

Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 11h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £130–470

Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Kirkwall via Copenhagen, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 7h 35m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: £180–650

Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Kirkwall via Amsterdam Schiphol, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 10h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £120–650

Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Kirkwall via Manchester, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 10h 50m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: £130–470

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