Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport.
Take your pick of ten weekly Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Loganair is the earliest flight you can take. Loganair operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your EDI to KOI flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Loganair has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kirkwall — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Loganair.
If you want to tour a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sumburgh Shetland Airport is a popular stop between EDI and KOI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Right now, $304 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $608. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to KOI.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to KOI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
If you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near KOI:
Getting from Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
Orkney Kirkwall Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Kirkwall. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kirkwall in February.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kirkwall, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to KOI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Kirkwall is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south of Kirkwall, a trip to Glasgow will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, roughly 338 kilometres south of Kirkwall. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock are key highlights.