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Cheap flights to Orkney Islands from $212 One Way, $412 Round Trip

$412 return flights and $212 one-way flights to Orkney Islands were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$412 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $412 found 4 days ago
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 21
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$438 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$438
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $438 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 21
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$442 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$442
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $442 found 6 days ago
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 21
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$445 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$445
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $445 found 5 days ago
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 21
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$447 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$447
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $447 found 5 days ago
Thu, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 13
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$452 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$452
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $452 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
BOS
Boston
KOI
Kirkwall
$906 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$906
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Boston to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $906 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
BOS
Boston
KOI
Kirkwall
$908 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$908
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Boston to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $908 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
BOS
Boston
KOI
Kirkwall
$911 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$911
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Boston to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $911 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
BOS
Boston
KOI
Kirkwall
$912 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$912
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Boston to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $912 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
BOS
Boston
KOI
Kirkwall
$915 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$915
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Boston to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $915 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
BOS
Boston
KOI
Kirkwall
$918 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$918
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Boston to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $918 found 1 day ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
ABZKirkwallJuly 12 to July 16$531
EDIKirkwallJuly 12 to July 15$661
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Our Top Orkney Islands Apartment Hotels

Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are ...
"We loved the cottage. It was perfect in every way and David was a great host, even helping us with our bags from the ferry."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024

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Harbour Cottage
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"An awesome place!"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

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Stromness Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$203 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (64 reviews)
"close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
$199 nightly
The price is $239 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$239 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (186 reviews)
"The Ayre is conveniently located and we we very pleased with the accommodations. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is a great place to stay when arriving on the late night ferry."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$203 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$244 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"Brilliant room, great view and clean. Water bottle was welcome touch for those of us who don't drink hot drinks. Only negative was the bed was a bit lumpy, but nothing to stop me sleeping."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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The Anchorage

The Anchorage

1 out of 5
Front Rd, South Ronaldsay, Scotland
$137 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$164 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are located ...
The Anchorage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Orkney Islands

Orkneylodge
Great for families

Orkneylodge

4 out of 5
Houton Bay, Orkney Isles, Orphir, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star beach guesthouse in Orphir. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkneyinga Saga Centre and ...

Families like: Playground, close to beach, bicycle rentals nearby, games and toys

Good B&B, clean and friendly.
"Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English). Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry ..."

Reviewed on May 15, 2018

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Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3 out of 5
Inganess Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
$164 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$197 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kirkwall. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation and lovely host. The breakfast was fantastic too!"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

Karrawa Guest House
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Lindisfarne, Stromness, Scotland
$141 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$169 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"Great stay, room was excellent, breakfast options were varied and well cooked. Hosts were very helpful and allowed me to store my rented bike in their garage. Overall a great stay. Good location to travel out to Skara Brae, Birsay, the Orkney Brewery, Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, HOUTON AND THE ferry ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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St Ola Hotel

St Ola Hotel

3 out of 5
Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus ...
Great location
"Very close to ferry’s and bars and restaurants"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

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St Ola Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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How much is a flight to Orkney Islands?
If you're looking at a return flight, airfares ranged between $412 and $918 this last week. The cheapest prices for one-way tickets were $212, originating in Edinburgh (EDI).
How to book the cheapest flight to Orkney Islands?
With some of the most competitive flight deals around, you can jet for less with Orbitz. The following tips and hints will help you pick up cheap flights to Orkney Islands --- and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Depending on where you're taking off from, select the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). At times, other departure points work out cheaper.
  • If you're flexible with your schedule, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. You'll see the flight deals for the days either side of your selected departure. Fares often vary depending on what day it is.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' link to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd like to fly.
  • If you've sorted your travel dates, book your flight. Ticket prices usually climb as the departure date nears.
  • Consider combining your hotels, flights and car rentals into an Orbitz package deal --- the more you book, the more you save.
  • If possible, avoid traveling in peak seasons. Airfares are often at their most expensive during school breaks, summer and around other vacation times like Easter and Christmas.

How long is a flight to Orkney Islands?
How long you'll be in the air will depend on many factors, including the location you take off from. We've compiled a list of flight times for three of the most sought-after domestic routes to Orkney Islands:

  • Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 55 minutes
  • Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 1 hour and 15 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Orkney Islands?
Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your plane ticket. This is followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while you browse for a cheap flight to Orkney Islands.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Orkney Islands?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Generally, these are the cheapest days to purchase tickets to Orkney Islands. The getaway of your dreams starts with an impressive flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Orkney Islands?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you ought to start your vacation on a Monday to get cheap flights to Orkney Islands. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive. So, consider leaving early in the week if you want to book a wallet-friendly fare without paying premium prices.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Orkney Islands?
To pick up cheap flights to Orkney Islands, you should take off in August. If saving money on your plane ticket is your number one priority, Orbitz data has found that this is generally an excellent month to jet off. June is when fares are at their peak.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
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What do I need for the flight to Orkney Islands?
It's always good to be prepared for anything when traveling. Keep in mind the following tips for a smooth, stress-free journey:

  • Nothing is more important than your travel documents. Which to bring and how many depend on whether you're traveling international or domestic. Be sure to check with your airline. In both cases, you'll need to present photo identification.
  • If you're flying directly to Orkney Islands, it's likely you're going to be airborne for quite a while. Bring some snacks and entertainment to keep you busy. Now is a fantastic time to get stuck into that book you've been eager to read!
  • Temperatures in the cabin can quickly change, so it's wise to bring an extra layer. Also consider wearing compression socks. They can help prevent swelling and blood clots.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Orkney Islands?
Savvy travelers have a way of finding first or business-class airfares to Orkney Islands that don't cost an arm and a leg. Follow in their footsteps with these useful hints:

  • Flexibility isn't just for the gym. Avoid locking in your travel dates so you can snap up cheaper airfares when a big sale drops.
  • A lot of low-cost airlines nowadays have outstanding business or premium-class seating without the pricey fees.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a loyalty scheme.

What is the best time to go to Orkney Islands?
There's no right or wrong time to go to Orkney Islands, but February, April and May are the most popular months. As with most places in the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins June 20. If you'd prefer to get around in a T-shirt than a big winter jacket, this time of the year may be ideal for you. Expect average daily highs of 55 ºF and nighttime lows around 55 ºF.

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