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How to get fromAberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Orkney Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    1h 11m
    £118–318

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 17m
    £41–57

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 24m
    £64–138

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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