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How to get fromSydney to Kirkwallby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Kirkwall by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kirkwall

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SYD - KOI
    30h 14m
    £963–1,915

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SYD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    39h 11m
    £534–1,024

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration30h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,352.1 mi
  • Duration: 30h 14m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Qatar Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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