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Malta to Orkney: fly + ferry
Orkney has no airport. Fly from Malta to Kirkwall (KOI), connecting in Manchester, then it's 54 km to Scrabster Harbour and a 1h 30m ferry (NorthLink Ferries).
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How to get from Malta to Orkney
Orkney has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.
1Via Kirkwall (KOI)
- Fly Malta → Kirkwall1 stop via ManchesterFlights
- Transfer to Scrabster Harbour54 km · about 1h 41m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Scrabster → Stromness (Orkney)1h 30m · NorthLink FerriesTwo to three sailings dailyFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,877 km1,787 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 06mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -1hOrkney vs Malta
- Currency in Orkney
- USD
- Airports
- MLA → KOI + ferry
Flights from Malta to Orkney: questions answered
How do you get from Malta to Orkney?
Orkney has no airport. Fly from Malta to Kirkwall (KOI), connecting in Manchester, then it's 54 km to Scrabster Harbour and a 1h 30m ferry (NorthLink Ferries).
Is there an airport on Orkney?
No. The nearest airport is Kirkwall (KOI), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Orkney?
Scrabster to Stromness (Orkney) takes 1h 30m, two to three sailings daily. Operators: NorthLink Ferries.
How far is Kirkwall airport from the ferry?
About 54 km to Scrabster Harbour, roughly 1h 41m by taxi or transfer.





