Kirkwall KOI
Planning a trip from Kirkwall means choosing whether you travel for work, family or a holiday, when to go and whether a nonstop or connecting flight suits you, and cheap flights from Kirkwall are easier to judge when you compare fares by date. Kirkwall Airport handles mostly island and mainland links, with popular destinations including Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Dublin and others, so weigh its role before you commit. Book ahead for school holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer; compare weekdays and months, since lower-priced seats vanish well before departure.
Kirkwall at a glance
- Passengers per year
- 123 k (2022)
- Elevation
- 18 m
- Opened
- 2002
- Official website
- hial.co.uk
- Population of Kirkwall
- 17 k
Country facts: Wikidata
Getting to the city
The fastest way into Kirkwall is by road, so a car or taxi is usually the quickest option after landing, while any scheduled service needs a longer allowance and a checked departure time. If you arrive late or during a busy period, confirm your onward plan before you leave the terminal, and avoid assuming that a connection will wait for a delayed flight. Build in extra time when travelling at weekends or around school holidays, because the same road can feel very different when demand rises, and keep your booking flexible if the weather affects the wider journey.