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How to get fromOrkney to Icelandby car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney to Iceland by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane JNB - KEF
    19h 43m
    $411–1,145

  2. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Reykjavik

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Reykjavik (RKV)plane plane JNB - RKV
    41h
    $328–892

  3. Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Orkney to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    2. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BFN - KEF
    26h 46m
    $592–1,757

  4. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport

    1. Drive from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane JNB - AEY
    38h 21m
    $439–1,244

  5. Bus to Kimberley, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 31 Wessel St to Long Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane KIM - KEF
    27h 35m
    $492–1,342

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,149.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 43m

What companies run services between Orkney, South Africa and Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney to Iceland. However, you can drive to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orkney, take the bus to Bloemfontein, take the taxi to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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