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How to get fromKirkwall to Orkneyby plane, car, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Orkney by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane KOI - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    28h 29m
    R 11,474–32,694

  2. Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane KOI - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Orkneybus bus
    33h 29m
    R 15,669–45,829

Kirkwall (KOI) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,071Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,086.1 km
  • Duration: 28h 29m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Orkney, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Orkney. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) 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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