How to travel from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI), United Kingdom

The distance between Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is around 30km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 28min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre and then to Kirkwall Airport Airport Terminal.

  • Duration43min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

Stagecoach Highlands

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Stromness Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

  • Duration28min
  • Distance30km (19 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

There are several options for getting from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 43min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is around 30km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (14 miles)

It takes around 43min to get from Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is to take a taxi which takes around 28min and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI). We recommend that you take a taxi to Kirkwall Airport (KOI). instead which will take 28min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI). It typically takes around 43min and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kirkwall Travel Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 43min.

Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI). Buses run hourly and take around 43min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) from Stromness is to take a taxi which will take 28min and cost around £51 ($60).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI). We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre and then to Kirkwall Airport Airport Terminal. instead which will take 43min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stromness and Kirkwall Airport (KOI). The distance is around 30km (19 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

How do I get from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

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Transport options from Stromness to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
43min
£6($7)
hourly33km (20 miles)
Taxi
28min
£51($60)
on demand30km (19 miles)
Drive
28min
£6($7)
on demand30km (19 miles)

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