Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to 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 Kirkwall Airport.
Each week, there are 11 Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 07:10 Loganair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:20 with Loganair.
Your EDI to KOI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Loganair is your gateway to discovering Kirkwall (and maybe even some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Loganair on this route.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport. Many passengers pass through Sumburgh Airport when flying between EDI and KOI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
ج.م. 9,548 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 19,034. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from EDI to KOI, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Book a hotel close to KOI if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
Kirkwall Airport to the centre of Kirkwall has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kirkwall in May.
The warmest month in Kirkwall is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to KOI sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Kirkwall. Around 354 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
Edinburgh is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 338 kilometres south of Kirkwall. No trip is complete without dropping by Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
