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

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

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  1. Fly to Kirkwall

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MSP - KOI
    19h 19m
    £474–1,804

  2. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MSP - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    23h 27m
    £325–1,252

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£472Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,670.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 19m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Icelandair, Loganair, and five other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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