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How to get fromOrkney to Faroe Islandsby car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Orkney to Faroe Islands by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane JNB - FAE
    20h 47m
    $527–1,839

  2. Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Orkney to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    2. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane BFN - FAE
    26h 26m
    $788–2,652

  3. Bus to Kimberley, fly

    1. Take the bus from 31 Wessel St to Long Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane KIM - FAE
    27h 35m
    $630–2,137

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Vágar Airport (FAE) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Orkney to Faroe Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,500.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 47m

What companies run services between Orkney, South Africa and Faroe Islands?

There is no direct connection from Orkney to Faroe Islands. However, you can drive to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orkney, take the bus to Bloemfontein, take the taxi to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE).

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