Distance from Sumburgh Airport to Dundee
Route from Sumburgh Airport to Dundee
The route via Kirkwall, Wick, Inbhir Nis, Pitlochry.
Airports near Sumburgh Airport and Dundee
Several airports are located near Sumburgh Airport and Dundee. The following overview shows the nearest airports with their distances and travel times. All information refers to the road connection from the city center to the airport.
Airports near Sumburgh Airport
- Kirkwall Airport 152.4 mi 8 h, 49 m
Airports near Dundee
- Dundee Airport 3.2 mi 9 m
- Edinburgh Airport 53.5 mi 1 h, 9 m
- Aberdeen International Airport 70.7 mi 1 h, 23 m
Alternative travel by plane from Sumburgh Airport to Dundee
For longer distances, flying can be an interesting alternative to driving. For the route from Sumburgh Airport to Dundee, there are airports near both locations.
The following overview shows a possible flight itinerary including travel to the airport, flight time, and onward travel from the destination airport. Actual travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, waiting times, and flight availability.
Possible flight route Sumburgh Airport → Dundee
- Starting point: Sumburgh Airport
- Arrival at the airport: Kirkwall Airport
- Distance: 152.4 mi
- Travel time: 8 h, 49 m
- Check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening: approx. 45-60 minutes
- Waiting time before departure depends on the flight schedule.
- Start: Kirkwall Airport
- Goal: Dundee Airport
- As the crow flies: 173.1 mi
- Estimated flight time: 1 h, 15 m
- Baggage claim and airport exit: approx. 15-30 minutes
- Continue to Dundee: 3.2 mi
- Travel time: 9 m
- Goal achieved
Comparison: Car journey or flight connection Sumburgh Airport – Dundee
| Option | Total distance | Total duration |
|---|---|---|
| Car / Road route | 439.8 mi | 15 h, 33 m |
| Possible flight via nearby airports | 329 mi | 11 h, 30 m |
When is a flight from Sumburgh Airport to Dundee worthwhile?
Air travel can be particularly attractive when a fast connection between the airports is available and the journey to the airports remains short.
For shorter distances, a direct car or train connection can often be more practical, as additional time for check-in, security, and baggage must be factored in.
Actual travel time may vary depending on the flight schedule, delays, traffic conditions, and waiting times at the airport and during onward travel.