How to find cheap flights to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Currently, $1,058 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Kirkwall Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KOI for $1,500.
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To find cheap tickets to Kirkwall, where Kirkwall Airport is located, book one month in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Kirkwall by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually 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.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to KOI that suits your itinerary and budget.
Travel to Kirkwall in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KOI, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
Travel in October if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kirkwall are generally less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Kirkwall is warmest in August, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 2ºC (36ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
April often brings more sun than cloud. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kirkwall.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Travelling to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): What you need to know
Take the quickest route to Kirkwall with Loganair. This popular airline offers direct flights to Kirkwall Airport.
KOI is located in the UTC+0 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Kirkwall Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to KOI:
Getting to central Kirkwall from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Central Kirkwall is about 5 kilometres from KOI.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to KOI.
The ride on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Kirkwall, unpack your bags at one of these popular hotels:
Kirkwall highlights
Put these leading sights on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Kirkwall:
Saint Magnus Cathedral: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.32 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Rennibister Earth House: Take on this landmark next. About 5 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Kirkwall experience.
How to get to Thurso from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
The nearby city of Thurso is about 80 kilometres from KOI. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Travelling from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Wick
If Wick is where your trip takes you, it's about 56 kilometres from Kirkwall Airport.
The drive time to Wick is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There are plenty more places to explore in the United Kingdom, starting with Aberdeen. St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen beach front and Arts Centre & Theatre Aberdeen are must-visits in this city, which is about 209 kilometres south of Kirkwall. Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is the closest airport in Aberdeen.
Dundee might just steal the show during your trip to the United Kingdom. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres south of Kirkwall. V&A Dundee, Victoria Park and St Paul's Cathedral stand out as key sights.
Or set out for Perth, roughly 290 kilometres south of Kirkwall. Scone Palace, Strathearn Distillery and The Black Watch Castle & Museum are among the many reasons to go.
