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Find cheap flights to Orkney in 2025/2026 from £208 This is the cheapest return flight found to Orkney from UK on FlightsFinder on December 12th 2025 at 17:43. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Orkney and visit sites like Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Ring of Brodgar, Maes Howe & Scapa Flow.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from UK to Orkney in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from UK to Orkney in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
No flights found for this month.
According to our data, January is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Orkney.
You can get flights from £208 return.
According to our data, October is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Orkney.
A return flight could set you back more than £322.
Nestled amidst the rugged coastlines and rolling green landscapes of Scotland, Orkney is a remarkable archipelago that seamlessly blends ancient history with modern charm. Boasting an array of prehistoric sites, including the iconic Skara Brae and the monumental Ring of Brodgar, Orkney offers a fascinating glimpse into its rich Neolithic past. Visitors can wander through picturesque fishing villages, explore captivating museums, and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds this remote island paradise. With its welcoming locals, vibrant culture, and breathtaking vistas, Orkney promises an unforgettable journey through time and tradition.
A good price for a flight to Kirkwall is £187 - £229.
The popular airports near the city of Orkney are Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
The flight to Orkney (KOI) is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes and 526 miles (847 kilometres) from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR).
The best way is to compare flights to Orkney from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Orkney.
Here is the average weather forecast in Orkney by month:
• Jan: 6°C
• Feb: 6°C
• Mar: 8°C
• Apr: 10°C
• May: 12°C
• Jun: 14°C
• Jul: 16°C
• Aug: 16°C
• Sep: 14°C
• Oct: 11°C
• Nov: 9°C
• Dec: 7°C
The main airport in Orkney is about 3 miles from the city centre.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Orkney 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Orkney are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
8.9 °C
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Average Temperature
6°C
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6°C
Feb
8°C
Mar
10°C
Apr
12°C
May
14°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
16°C
Aug
14°C
Sep
11°C
Oct
9°C
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7°C
Dec
London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
526 miles (847 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)
London, England UK - London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
550 miles (885 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 43 minutes)
Manchester, England UK - Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
388 miles (624 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)
London, England UK - London North East - Stansted International Airport (STN) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
504 miles (811 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 37 minutes)
London, England UK - London North, Luton International Airport (LTN) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
499 miles (804 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 36 minutes)
Edinburgh, Scotland UK - Airport (EDI) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
209 miles (336 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 57 minutes)
Birmingham, England UK - Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
452 miles (727 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 30 minutes)
Bristol, UK - Bristol Airport (BRS) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
523 miles (842 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 39 minutes)
Glasgow, Scotland UK - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
221 miles (355 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 59 minutes)
Belfast, Ireland UK - Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
322 miles (519 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 12 minutes)
Newcastle, UK - Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
275 miles (442 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 6 minutes)
London, England UK - Royal Docks - London City Airport (LCY) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
528 miles (849 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)
Liverpool, UK - John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
389 miles (625 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)
Nottingham, UK - East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
428 miles (688 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 27 minutes)
Leeds, UK - Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
355 miles (571 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 17 minutes)
Aberdeen, Scotland UK - Dyce Airport (ABZ) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
124 miles (200 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 46 minutes)
Belfast, Ireland UK - George Best City Apt Airport (BHD) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
320 miles (515 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 12 minutes)
London, England UK - London South, Southend Airport (SEN) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
529 miles (852 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)
Southampton, UK - Southampton Airport (SOU) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
557 miles (896 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 44 minutes)
Jersey, UK - Jersey Airport (JER) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
674 miles (1,085 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 59 minutes)
Cardiff, Wales - UK - Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
523 miles (841 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 39 minutes)
Doncaster, UK - Sheffield/ Robin Hood Airport (DSA) to Orkney (KOI)
Distance:
385 miles (620 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)
From Aberdeen (ABZ), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £208
Depart: 26 Jan 2026 · Return: 02 Feb 2026 Price found 12 Dec 2025, 17:43
From London (LHR), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £219
Depart: 21 Mar 2026 · Return: 25 Mar 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 10:47
From Glasgow (GLA), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £293
Depart: 06 Jun 2026 · Return: 08 Jun 2026 Price found 14 Dec 2025, 02:59
From Edinburgh (EDI), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £295
Depart: 30 May 2026 · Return: 03 Jun 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 18:26
From Manchester (MAN), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £309
Depart: 10 Apr 2026 · Return: 25 Apr 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 10:44
From Belfast (BFS), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £347
Depart: 22 Jan 2026 · Return: 29 Jan 2026 Price found 11 Dec 2025, 17:29
From Birmingham (BHX), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £356
Depart: 03 Mar 2026 · Return: 08 Mar 2026 Price found 10 Dec 2025, 14:50
From Newcastle (NCL), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £357
Depart: 10 Apr 2026 · Return: 14 Apr 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 11:46
From Leeds (LBA), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £380
Depart: 27 Jan 2026 · Return: 03 Feb 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 22:21
From Bristol (BRS), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £381
Depart: 21 Jan 2026 · Return: 28 Jan 2026 Price found 10 Dec 2025, 23:51
From Southampton (SOU), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £452
Depart: 03 Mar 2026 · Return: 05 Mar 2026 Price found 10 Dec 2025, 11:42
From Nottingham (EMA), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £500
Depart: 27 Mar 2026 · Return: 31 Mar 2026 Price found 10 Dec 2025, 22:44
From Liverpool (LPL), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £553
Depart: 13 Jul 2026 · Return: 16 Jul 2026 Price found 11 Dec 2025, 11:26
From Cardiff (CWL), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £611
Depart: 27 Dec 2025 · Return: 31 Dec 2025 Price found 12 Dec 2025, 09:09
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