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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Fair Isleby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Fair Isle by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    2. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 30m

  2. Ferry to Lerwick Tingwall Airport, fly to Fair Isle

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Fair Isle (FIE)plane plane LWK - FIE
    10h 47m
    £40–210

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

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Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Fair Isle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Fair Isle. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, take the bus to Airport Rd End, walk to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK) airport, then fly to Fair Isle (FIE).

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