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

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

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  1. Fly to Kirkwall

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MLA - KOI
    6h 31m
    £108–325

  2. Fly to Lerwick, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MLA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Shetland Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 9m

  3. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MLA - INV
    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
    16h 4m
    £139–262

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Malta and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Ryanair, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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