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How to get fromBrisbane to Orkney Islandsby plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Orkney Islands by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Kirkwall

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BNE - KOI
    32h 11m
    £1,012–2,615

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Lerwick, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BNE - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    39h 6m
    £1,183–3,018

  3. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Kirkwall

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane WTB - KOI
    39h 24m
    £1,851–4,875

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£1,017Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,987.2 mi
  • Duration: 32h 11m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Qatar Airways, Loganair, and Emirates fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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