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How to get fromHalifax to Orkney Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Halifax to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kirkwall

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane YHZ - KOI
    18h 29m
    £394–1,704

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YHZ - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    19h 51m
    £256–665

Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket£391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,675.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 29m

What companies run services between Halifax, NS, Canada and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

WestJet, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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