Cheap Flights to Orkney (KOI) from £187 in 2024/2025

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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.

Which month is cheapest to fly to Orkney?

The cheapest month to fly to Orkney is typically January.

What is the cheapest flight to Orkney that we have found?

The best price we found is for £187 from Aberdeen to Kirkwall.

Which popular airlines fly to Orkney?

Some popular airlines include: Loganair, easyJet, Eastern Airways, British Airways, Aer Lingus.

What is considered a good price to Orkney?

A good price for a flight to Kirkwall is £168 - £206.

Which popular airports are close to Orkney?

The popular airports near the city of Orkney are Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

How long does it take to fly to Orkney?

The flight to Orkney (KOI) is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes and 526 miles (847 kilometres) from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR).

How do I find the cheapest possible flights to Orkney?

The best way is to compare flights to Orkney from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.

Things to do in Orkney

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Europe's most complete neolithic village

Ring of Brodgar

Neolithic stone circle & circular ditch

Maes Howe

Neolithic chambered cairn with tours

Scapa Flow

Natural harbor & popular diving spot

Old Man of Hoy

Famed 450-ft. sea stack, with climbing

St Magnus Cathedral

Striking, 12th-century place of worship

Standing Stones of Stenness

Prehistoric monument in a wild landscape

Highland Park Whisky Distillery

Tours of a traditional whisky distillery

Papa Westray

Island with a folk museum & church ruins

Brough of Birsay

Tidal island with historical remains

Italian Chapel

Unique Catholic chapel built by POWs

North Ronaldsay

Small island known for its wildlife

Yesnaby

Coastal cliffs overlooking sea stacks

Pentland Firth

Strait with strong tides & a lighthouse

Burray

Small island noted for water sports

Bishop’s and Earl's Palaces

Stately remains of 2 historic castles

Pier Arts Centre

Art and art museum

Churchill Barriers

Causeways built to block U-boats in WWII

Bay of Skaill

Beach

The Orkney Museum

Local history exhibits in historic home

Flotta

Island

Broch of Gurness

Iron age, archaeological excavation, ruins and history

Knap of Howar

Ruins of a Neolithic farmstead site

Lamb Holm

Chapel

Ness of Brodgar

Archaeological excavation and archaeological site

Tomb of the Eagles Visitor Centre

Tomb, eagle and history

Graemsay

Small island with farms & lighthouses

Balfour Castle

Castle and architecture

Egilsay

Church

Wyre

Ruins

Eynhallow

Ruins, monastery and history

Scapa Flow Museum - Temporary exhibition in Hoy Hotel

Museum

Orkney Wireless Museum

Museum

Stromness Museum

Museum

Copinsay

Lighthouse

Deerness

Nature

Dwarfie Stane

Tomb

Noup Head Lighthouse

Lighthouse and cliff

Brough of Birsay

Lighthouse

Ward Hill

Massive hill for hiking & stunning views

Midhowe Broch

Iron age

Loch of Stenness

Conserved 4-mile-long brackish sea loch

Start Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Midhowe Tomb and Chambered Cairn

Tomb, iron age, prehistory and history

Unstan Chambered Cairn

Tomb and pottery

Kirbuster Museum

Museum

Birsay Earl's Palace

Palace, ruins and history

Hackness Martello Tower and Battery

Tourist attraction

Corrigall Farm Museum

Museum

Barony Mill

Historic site

Earls Bu and Church

Historical landmark

RSPB Scotland Marwick Head Nature Reserve

Nature reserve

Barnhouse Settlement

Archaeological site and history

Longhope Lifeboat Museum

Museum

Loch of Harray

Prehistory

Holm of Papa

Tomb

Saint Ola Hotel

Compound building

Mull Head

Nature reserve, cliff and nature

Waulkmill Bay

Bay

The Gloup

Nature

Swona

Lighthouse

Marwick Head

Cliff and nature

Noltland Castle

Ruins, castle and history

Maeshowe Visitor Centre

History

Hoxa Head

Peninsula

RSPB Scotland Cottascarth

Nature

Taversöe Tuick

Historical landmark

Tankerness House

Historical landmark

Orkney Fossil & Heritage Centre

Museum

Auskerry

Lighthouse

Ness Battery

Museum

Skaill House Falconry

Tourist attraction

Gairsay

Island

St. Magnus Church Birsay

History

Betty Corrigall’s Grave

Tourist attraction

Westray Heritage Trust

Point of interest

RSPB Scotland Noup Cliffs

Nature reserve and nature

South Walls

Lighthouse

Hunda

Island

Faray

Island

Knowe Of Yarso

History

Rackwick Beach

Scenic point

Trumland

Museum

St Magnus Church, Egilsay

Historical landmark

Stromness Port

Harbour

Blackhammer Chambered Cairn

Tomb

Helliar Holm

Lighthouse

St.John's Head

Historical landmark

Calf of Eday

Island

Grain Earth House

History

Switha

Island

Quoyness Chambered Cairn

Historical landmark

Orkneyinga Saga Centre

Museum

Brough of Deerness

Nature

Muckle Skerry

Lighthouse

Eynhallow Church

History

RSPB Birsay Moors

Nature

Glimps Holm

Island

Weather in Orkney

Clouds

6.9 ^°C

Fri, 26 Apr 2024

Average Temperature

6°C

Jan

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

Nov

7°C

Dec

Flight Distance and Flying Time to Orkney

Flights from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 526 miles (847 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 550 miles (885 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 43 minutes.

Flights from Manchester, England UK - Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 388 miles (624 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 21 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London North East - Stansted International Airport (STN) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 504 miles (811 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 37 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London North, Luton International Airport (LTN) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 499 miles (804 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 36 minutes.

Flights from Edinburgh, Scotland UK - Airport (EDI) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 209 miles (336 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 57 minutes.

Flights from Birmingham, England UK - Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 452 miles (727 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

Flights from Bristol, UK - Bristol Airport (BRS) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 523 miles (842 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 39 minutes.

Flights from Glasgow, Scotland UK - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 221 miles (355 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 59 minutes.

Flights from Belfast, Ireland UK - Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 322 miles (519 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 12 minutes.

Flights from Newcastle, UK - Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 275 miles (442 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 6 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - Royal Docks - London City Airport (LCY) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 528 miles (849 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Flights from Liverpool, UK - John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 389 miles (625 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 21 minutes.

Flights from Nottingham, UK - East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 428 miles (688 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 27 minutes.

Flights from Leeds, UK - Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 355 miles (571 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 17 minutes.

Flights from Aberdeen, Scotland UK - Dyce Airport (ABZ) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 124 miles (200 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 46 minutes.

Flights from Belfast, Ireland UK - George Best City Apt Airport (BHD) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 320 miles (515 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 12 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London South, Southend Airport (SEN) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 529 miles (852 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Flights from Southampton, UK - Southampton Airport (SOU) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 557 miles (896 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 44 minutes.

Flights from Jersey, UK - Jersey Airport (JER) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 674 miles (1,085 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 59 minutes.

Flights from Cardiff, Wales - UK - Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 523 miles (841 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 39 minutes.

Flights from Doncaster, UK - Sheffield/ Robin Hood Airport (DSA) to Orkney (KOI) - The flight distance between these airports is 385 miles (620 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 1 hour 21 minutes.

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