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Find cheap flights to Orkney in 2025/2026 from £47 This is the cheapest return flight found to Orkney from UK on FlightsFinder on March 23rd 2025 at 07:04. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.

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What are the cheapest return flights to Orkney in 2025/2026?

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The month of May

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According to our data, May is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Orkney.
You can get flights from £47 return.

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The month of March

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According to our data, March is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Orkney.
A return flight could set you back more than £315.

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Why fly to Orkney?

Nestled amidst the rugged coastlines and rolling green landscapes of Scotland, Orkney is a remarkable archipelago that seamlessly blends ancient history with modern charm. Boasting an array of prehistoric sites, including the iconic Skara Brae and the monumental Ring of Brodgar, Orkney offers a fascinating glimpse into its rich Neolithic past. Visitors can wander through picturesque fishing villages, explore captivating museums, and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds this remote island paradise. With its welcoming locals, vibrant culture, and breathtaking vistas, Orkney promises an unforgettable journey through time and tradition.

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Flight Distance and Flying Time to Orkney

London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
526 miles (847 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)

London, England UK - London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
550 miles (885 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 43 minutes)

Manchester, England UK - Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
388 miles (624 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)

London, England UK - London North East - Stansted International Airport (STN) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
504 miles (811 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 37 minutes)

London, England UK - London North, Luton International Airport (LTN) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
499 miles (804 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 36 minutes)

Edinburgh, Scotland UK - Airport (EDI) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
209 miles (336 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 57 minutes)

Birmingham, England UK - Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
452 miles (727 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 30 minutes)

Bristol, UK - Bristol Airport (BRS) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
523 miles (842 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 39 minutes)

Glasgow, Scotland UK - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
221 miles (355 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 59 minutes)

Belfast, Ireland UK - Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
322 miles (519 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 12 minutes)

Newcastle, UK - Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
275 miles (442 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 6 minutes)

London, England UK - Royal Docks - London City Airport (LCY) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
528 miles (849 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)

Liverpool, UK - John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
389 miles (625 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)

Nottingham, UK - East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
428 miles (688 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 27 minutes)

Leeds, UK - Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
355 miles (571 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 17 minutes)

Aberdeen, Scotland UK - Dyce Airport (ABZ) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
124 miles (200 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 46 minutes)

Belfast, Ireland UK - George Best City Apt Airport (BHD) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
320 miles (515 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 12 minutes)

London, England UK - London South, Southend Airport (SEN) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
529 miles (852 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)

Southampton, UK - Southampton Airport (SOU) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
557 miles (896 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 44 minutes)

Jersey, UK - Jersey Airport (JER) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
674 miles (1,085 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 59 minutes)

Cardiff, Wales - UK - Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
523 miles (841 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 39 minutes)

Doncaster, UK - Sheffield/ Robin Hood Airport (DSA) to Orkney (KOI)

Distance:
385 miles (620 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)

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Cheapest flight routes found to Orkney

From Aberdeen

From Aberdeen (ABZ), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £198

Depart: 15 Jul 2025 · Return: 17 Jul 2025 Price found 24 Mar 2025, 13:54

From London

From London (LHR), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £210

Depart: 11 Dec 2025 · Return: 31 Dec 2025 Price found 22 Mar 2025, 03:13

From Glasgow

From Glasgow (GLA), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £257

Depart: 14 Jun 2025 · Return: 16 Jun 2025 Price found 21 Mar 2025, 18:11

From Edinburgh

From Edinburgh (EDI), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £279

Depart: 26 Sep 2025 · Return: 30 Sep 2025 Price found 23 Mar 2025, 18:30

From Manchester

From Manchester (MAN), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £303

Depart: 15 Aug 2025 · Return: 31 Aug 2025 Price found 23 Mar 2025, 17:20

From Belfast

From Belfast (BHD), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £336

Depart: 11 May 2025 · Return: 19 May 2025 Price found 22 Mar 2025, 00:34

From Birmingham

From Birmingham (BHX), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £356

Depart: 21 Aug 2025 · Return: 25 Aug 2025 Price found 24 Mar 2025, 14:01

From Bristol

From Bristol (BRS), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £388

Depart: 27 Jul 2025 · Return: 03 Aug 2025 Price found 23 Mar 2025, 10:25

From Southampton

From Southampton (SOU), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £415

Depart: 29 Apr 2025 · Return: 01 May 2025 Price found 21 Mar 2025, 10:57

From Cardiff

From Cardiff (CWL), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £456

Depart: 16 Sep 2025 · Return: 19 Sep 2025 Price found 23 Mar 2025, 11:31

From Newcastle

From Newcastle (NCL), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £465

Depart: 21 May 2025 · Return: 22 May 2025 Price found 24 Mar 2025, 15:21

From Liverpool

From Liverpool (LPL), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £478

Depart: 21 Apr 2025 · Return: 27 Apr 2025 Price found 21 Mar 2025, 19:05

From Nottingham

From Nottingham (EMA), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £487

Depart: 17 Oct 2025 · Return: 23 Oct 2025 Price found 24 Mar 2025, 07:24

From Leeds

From Leeds (LBA), UK to Kirkwall, United Kingdom (KOI): £491

Depart: 23 May 2025 · Return: 29 May 2025 Price found 21 Mar 2025, 18:28