Cheap Flights to Orkney Islands from $170 (2025/2026)

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Stromness featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbor

Stromness

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Stromness
Old Man of Hoy which includes rugged coastline

Hoy Island

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Hoy Island

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.

Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
LHR
Heathrow
KOI
Kirkwall
$331 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Heathrow to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $331 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LCY
London City
KOI
Kirkwall
$348 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from London City to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $348 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
LHR
Heathrow
KOI
Kirkwall
$351 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Heathrow to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $351 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LCY
London City
KOI
Kirkwall
$353 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$353
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from London City to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $353 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LHR
Heathrow
KOI
Kirkwall
$366 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Heathrow to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $366 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
LHR
Heathrow
KOI
Kirkwall
$370 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$370
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Heathrow to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $370 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LHR
Heathrow
KOI
Kirkwall
$376 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Heathrow to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $376 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LHR
Heathrow
KOI
Kirkwall
$380 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$380
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Heathrow to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $380 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$932 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$932
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $932 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 28
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,054 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,054
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $1,054 found 3 days ago
Sun, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 21
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,276 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$1,276
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 17 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $1,276 found 19 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LHRKirkwallSeptember 8 to September 16$331
GLAKirkwallOctober 25 to October 29$530
EDIKirkwallOctober 16 to October 18$545
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EDIKirkwallAugust 10 to August 18$641
CDGKirkwallAugust 8 to August 20$799
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Orkney Islands Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Stromness Hotel
2.0-star property

The Stromness Hotel

Oct 6 - Oct 11

5 night stay

Chicago (CHI) to Kirkwall (KOI)

British Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 10 hours ago
The Royal Hotel Stromness
3.0-star property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Oct 6 - Oct 11

5 night stay

Chicago (CHI) to Kirkwall (KOI)

British Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 10 hours ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
3.0-star property

Ferry Inn Stromness

Oct 6 - Oct 11

5 night stay

Chicago (CHI) to Kirkwall (KOI)

British Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 10 hours ago
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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star 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 St. Magnus Cathedral are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
Great experience !
"Accommodations were very comfortable and attractive. Enjoyed the historic ambience, and the walkability of the location. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located nearby.
6.8/10 (68 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star 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 St. Magnus Cathedral are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
Great place to stay
"A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Ayre Hotel
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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.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"It was a pleasure to stay with Shona this week. Very friendly and prompt communication. Upon arrival was a friendly welcome and tour of the property which was modernly styled, very spacious, and immaculate. The large kitchen has no shortage of storage, fridge/freezer space, very large oven, hobs, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Anchorage
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 $331 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, September 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?
There are a couple of helpful ways to check on your flights. You'll find all the necessary info in our Trips portal, which is located at the top right of our homepage. Log in or open an account in seconds — you can then browse and amend your bookings whenever you want to. If you're already traveling, the Travelocity app can also help you look up the status of your flight to Orkney Islands, as well as share details with any members of your family flying with you.
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. $331 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 $331 and $1,276. 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.