Cheap flights from London to Kirkwall

Kirkwall experiences short daylight hours through winter but long summer evenings that extend your time exploring. The coldest period arrives around January when travel costs tend to drop and flights remain available. Booking mid-week rather than weekends can reduce fares further since business traffic is lighter.

Loganair Limited connects Kirkwall to Scottish cities before linking onward routes. BA CityFlyer and British Airways operate direct services from London airports while Easyjet offers budget options on select dates. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France provide European connections through their hubs, and Icelandair links via Reykjavik for transatlantic alternatives.

Arriving at Kirkwall airport after dark means checking bus schedules and taxi availability before landing. The single terminal sits close to town centre so transfers remain quick regardless of arrival time. Most visitors use local transport to reach accommodation since the runway is within easy walking distance from most hotels.

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+01 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check baggage allowances on low-cost carriers before confirming your ticket.
• Verify which London departure airport matches your booking when flying from Heathrow or Gatwick.
• Allow extra time for connections if routing through another European city on separate tickets.
• Confirm passport validity meets requirements for travel within the United Kingdom.
• Consider seasonal weather changes that may affect flight schedules in winter months.