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How to get fromCaithness to Orkney Islandsby taxi or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Caithness to Orkney Islands by taxi or plane

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  1. Taxi to St. John Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Caithness to Saint-John-Airport-YSJtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane YSJ - KOI
    27h 3m
    £617–2,179

  2. Taxi to Fredericton International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Caithness to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane YFC - KOI
    19h 45m
    £491–1,595

St. John Airport (YSJ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration26h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£563Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Caithness to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,773.5 mi
  • Duration: 27h 3m

What companies run services between Caithness, NB, Canada and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Caithness to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Saint-John-Airport-YSJ airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Fredericton International Airport (YFC) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan.

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