How to find cheap flights to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Currently, $1,280 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kirkwall Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to KOI for $2,574.
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It's typically recommended to book roughly seven months ahead of your travel date. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Kirkwall, where Kirkwall Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Kirkwall. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kirkwall Airport.
Best time to go to Kirkwall
June is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Kirkwall.
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights to KOI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, look for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares that are available.
Fly to Kirkwall in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KOI, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Book your plane tickets to Kirkwall then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 10ºC and 15ºC, August is when Kirkwall is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 2ºC to 8ºC.
Travelling to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): what you need to know
Ditch the layovers and board a direct flight to Kirkwall Airport. Loganair flies straight to Kirkwall.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some good hotels near Kirkwall Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to KOI touches down:
Getting to central Kirkwall from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
The distance from KOI to central Kirkwall is about 6 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 5 minutes if you're taking a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to KOI.
Expect the journey to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Kirkwall, book a room at one of these comfortable hotels:
Kirkwall highlights
The Earl's Palace
Don't know where to go first after your flight to Kirkwall Airport? The Earl's Palace is the ideal introduction to this city. You'll find it around 0.48 kilometres south of the centre.
Kirkwall Marina
Another unmissable sight, this attraction is about 0.32 kilometres north-east of central Kirkwall.
Scapa Beach
Scapa Beach is sure to be a highlight on your visit. From the heart of Kirkwall, it's located around 3 kilometres to the south.
Complete your trip with a Kirkwall car hire
Don't forget to browse our car rentals in Kirkwall once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Kirkwall Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it a breeze to compare prices and drive off in your dream ride.
