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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kirkwall is to fly and ferry which costs £130 - £360 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs £290 - £950.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kirkwall?

The distance between Istanbul and Kirkwall is 1908 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Istanbul to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:05 AM in Istanbul and 10:05 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Istanbul to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Kirkwall by plane or ferry

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

Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kirkwall
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kirkwall (KOI)SAW - KOI
12h 59m
£162–554
Fly Istanbul to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)IST - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
16h 7m
£132–353
Fly Istanbul to Kirkwall
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkwall (KOI)IST - KOI
9h 7m
£294–930

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

16Weekly Planes

10h 5mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,897.4 mi
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Pegasus Airlines, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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