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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Riga is to ferry and fly which costs $140 - $400 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Riga is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Riga?

The distance between Kirkwall and Riga is 1606 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Kirkwall to Riga, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Kirkwall. It is currently 6:55 AM in Kirkwall and 8:55 AM in Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1949+ hotels available in Riga.

Kirkwall to Riga - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Riga by plane, ferry, bus, 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 Kirkwall
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1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KOI - RIX
8h 38m
$123–554
Ferry to Wick John O' Groats Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane WIC - RIX
14h 18m
$147–398
Ferry, bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ABZ - RIX
16h 3m
$199–531

Kirkwall (KOI) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

4Weekly Planes

10h 2mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Riga.

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Distance: 1,606.5 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Riga, Latvia?

Loganair, Air Baltic, and Norwegian Air International fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a week.

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