What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands is to fly which costs £900 - £2,500 and takes 31h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 31h 39m and costs £900 - £2,500.

How far is it from Melbourne to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Melbourne and Orkney Islands is 10464 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 31h 39m to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:53 PM in Melbourne and 1:53 PM in Orkney Islands.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 229+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Melbourne to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Orkney Islands by plane, taxi, or ferry

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Fly to Kirkwall
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MEL - KOI
31h 39m
£917–2,417
Fly to Lerwick, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane MEL - LSI
2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminaltaxi
3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry
38h 34m
£1,088–2,720

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

7Weekly Planes

29h 7mAverage Duration

£934Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,403.1 mi
Duration: 31h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

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

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