Cheap Flights to Orkney Islands from $224 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Orkney Islands?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
GLA
Glasgow Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$446 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$446
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Glasgow Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $446 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
GLA
Glasgow Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$454 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$454
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Glasgow Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $454 found 1 day ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$454 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$454
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $454 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$457 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $457 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$457 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $457 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$487 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$487
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $487 found 3 days ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
GLA
Glasgow Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$490 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$490
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Glasgow Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $490 found 1 day ago
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
GLA
Glasgow Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$491 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$491
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from Glasgow Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $491 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,298 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,298
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from O'Hare Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $1,298 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,345 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,345
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from O'Hare Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $1,345 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,510 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,510
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $1,510 found 9 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LHRKirkwallOctober 14 to October 21$317
ABZKirkwallSeptember 4 to September 11$338
GLAKirkwallOctober 17 to October 24$446
EDIKirkwallNovember 13 to November 16$454
CDGKirkwallSeptember 3 to September 7$767
*Prices include taxes and fees

Travelers ❤️ These Orkney Islands 🏨

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
"Loved it there."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

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The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are located nearby.
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The Anchorage

The Anchorage

1 out of 5
Front Rd South Ronaldsay Scotland
Stay at this hostel in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great little place, in a great little village. Easy access to the Orkneys. Robertson's Pub is a local place with good food an atmosphere, just around the corner."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Orkney Islands?
A roundtrip flight to Orkney Islands cost as little as $317 during the last seven days. Once you've decided on your travel dates, we'll help you pick up a great deal. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Orkney Islands departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Orkney Islands?
With 20 airlines flying into Orkney Islands, finding the perfect flight won't be difficult. If your vacation starts in Toab, select the popular carrier, Loganair. It has approximately 221 flights to this major city every month.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Orkney Islands?
If you've been dreaming of a break in Orkney Islands, October is the cheapest month to make your way there. This is according to Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Choose your travel dates and book your seat today.
How can I check my flight status to Orkney Islands?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Orkney Islands?
You'll always find an incredible deal with Travelocity — our "Flexible dates" search tool makes it even easier. Enter your preferred travel dates, then click on the flexible dates box above your search results to compare prices with the surrounding days. $317 was the most affordable price for a return flight to Orkney Islands in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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What are the most popular flight routes to Orkney Islands?
Browse through these top flight routes to Orkney Islands and start organizing your next vacation:

  • Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 468 flights a month.
  • Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 312 flights a month.
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 212 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Orkney Islands on average?
Get your next getaway off to a flying start by nabbing an amazing deal with Travelocity. In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Orkney Islands cost between $317 and $1,510. Look through our site and secure a ticket that fits in your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Orkney Islands?
The duration of a direct flight to Orkney Islands differs, but here you can browse the average journey times for a selection of favorite routes:

  • Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 53 minutes
  • Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 1 hour and 15 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Orkney Islands?
If you're about to catch a long-haul flight to Orkney Islands, you can typically expect drinks, food and entertainment to be included. Airlines like to make longer flights as comfortable as they can for passengers. Shorter trips — as well as flights offered by budget airlines — may not have such inclusions. If you're searching for cheap flights for family vacations with a budget carrier, you should be prepared to pay extra for snacks, drinks and entertainment.

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