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

The cheapest way to get from Stavanger to Kirkwall is to fly and ferry which costs £95 - £340 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stavanger to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs £130 - £470.

How far is it from Stavanger to Kirkwall?

The distance between Stavanger and Kirkwall is 321 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Stavanger to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Stavanger and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Stavanger. It is currently 12:01 AM in Stavanger and 11:01 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stavanger to Kirkwall by plane, bus, 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 Stavanger Airport, Sola to Kirkwall
best
1. Fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Kirkwall (KOI)SVG - KOI
6h 14m
£132–467
Fly Stavanger Airport, Sola to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)SVG - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
12h 48m
£100–340
Bus to Bergen, fly to Kirkwall
1. Take the bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Lagunen terminal
2. Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kirkwall (KOI)BGO - KOI
10h 52m
£145–649

Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 18mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Stavanger, Norway and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Widerøe, Loganair, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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