Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Kirkwall
British Airways and Loganair operate direct services between Edinburgh Airport and Kirkwall. Passengers choosing tickets on this route typically find full-service carriers with checked baggage included. The connection takes roughly an hour once airborne.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 British AirwaysBA | with a stop | — | 24 Nov 2026 | from $268 | Search 24 Nov 2026 |
 BA CityFlyerCJ | with a stop | — | 25 Nov 2026 | from $333 | Search 25 Nov 2026 |
 Loganair LimitedLM | direct | — | 9 Nov 2026 | from $490 | Search 9 Nov 2026 |
 Aer LingusEI | with a stop | — | 23 Dec 2026 | from $572 | Search 23 Dec 2026 |
 KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKL | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 27 Jan 2027 | from $596 | Search 27 Jan 2027 |
 Emerald AirlinesEA | with a stop | — | 2 Nov 2026 | from $630 | Search 2 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $221.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $290 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $490 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $241 | 8 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $241 | 12 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $356 | 2 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $330 | 5 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $221 | 8 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $230 | 29 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $231 | 1 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $231 | 2 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $227 | 2 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $231 | 8 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh EDI | 11 km |
| Kirkwall | Kirkwall KOI | 3 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
The expensive stretch runs through the winter holidays and extends into summer when school children travel. Prices ease as you move toward spring, with April emerging as the most affordable month to secure a seat. Midweek departures generally offer better value than weekend options on this route.
Airlines and what to expect
British Airways and BA CityFlyer provide full-service flights with baggage included in the base fare. Loganair Limited operates as a regional carrier serving Scotland's northern destinations. Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Emerald Airlines occasionally appear on schedules for this corridor.
Arriving — Kirkwall
Kirkwall Airport sits close to the city centre, making transfers straightforward. Local buses run regularly between the terminal and downtown areas. Taxis are available outside arrivals but pricing varies by time of day.
Before you go: United Kingdom
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Power sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Language
- English
- Emergency number
- 112, 999
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet domain
- .uk
- Population of Kirkwall
- 17 k
- Time zone
- UTC+00 (Europe/London)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify departure airport when booking Edinburgh flights
- Confirm baggage allowance on low-cost carriers
- Check connection details if purchasing separate tickets
- Ensure travel documents meet United Kingdom requirements
- Consider seasonal pricing variations before finalizing dates
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh – Kirkwall: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $221. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Edinburgh – Kirkwall: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: British Airways, BA CityFlyer, Loganair Limited, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Emerald Airlines.
Edinburgh – Kirkwall: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Kirkwall?
The distance is about 336 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 52 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Edinburgh – Kirkwall?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Kirkwall: Kirkwall (KOI).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kirkwall?
Kirkwall is in the same time zone as Edinburgh.
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Kirkwall — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Edinburgh / Kirkwall that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness → Kirkwall | 180 km from Edinburgh | direct | 17 Feb 2027 | from $200 |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 183 km from Kirkwall | with a stop | 19 May 2027 | from $201 |
| Glasgow → Kirkwall | 67 km from Edinburgh | with a stop | 12 Nov 2026 | from $259 |
| Edinburgh → Shetland Islands | 165 km from Kirkwall | direct | 14 Dec 2026 | from $268 |
| Aberdeen → Kirkwall | 152 km from Edinburgh | direct | 9 Nov 2026 | from $332 |