How far is it from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall?

The distance between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kirkwall is 7 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall?

The drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall covers 7 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the north-west of Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Where can I find a 24h service station between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kirkwall?

Along the route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall you can fill up at Ayre Service Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Kirkwall Airport (KOI) Kirkwall

Distance: 7 kmDrive time: 10 min

Driving from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall takes about 10 min via A960. The distance is 7 km. The straight-line distance is 5 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 7 km

1 Depart 243 m
2 Continue straight onto Kirkwall Airport Terminal 123 m
3 Turn sharp right onto Deerness Road 5 km
4 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 486 m
5 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 331 m
6 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 367 m
7 Continue left onto Castle Street 119 m
8 Turn right onto Junction Road 225 m

9 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 144 m
10 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) covers roughly the same distance, 7 km.

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How far is it from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall?: The distance between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kirkwall is 7 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall?: The drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall covers 7 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the north-west of Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Where can I find a 24h service station between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kirkwall?: Along the route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Kirkwall you can fill up at Ayre Service Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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