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Cheap flights to Orkney Islands from $162 One Way, $295 Round Trip

$295 return flights and $162 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.

Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 26
LHR
London
KOI
Kirkwall
$295 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from London to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $295 found 1 day ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
LHR
London
KOI
Kirkwall
$297 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from London to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $297 found 1 day ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
LHR
London
KOI
Kirkwall
$300 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from London to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $300 found 1 day ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22
LHR
London
KOI
Kirkwall
$303 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$303
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from London to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $303 found 1 day ago
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11
LHR
London
KOI
Kirkwall
$311 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 9 from London to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $311 found 3 days ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 26
LHR
London
KOI
Kirkwall
$311 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from London to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $311 found 1 day ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
ORD
Chicago
KOI
Kirkwall
$923 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$923
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Chicago to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $923 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
ORD
Chicago
KOI
Kirkwall
$926 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$926
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Chicago to Kirkwall, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $926 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
ORD
Chicago
KOI
Kirkwall
$932 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$932
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Chicago to Kirkwall, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $932 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
ORD
Chicago
KOI
Kirkwall
$937 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$937
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Chicago to Kirkwall, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $937 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
ORD
Chicago
KOI
Kirkwall
$938 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$938
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Chicago to Kirkwall, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $938 found 2 days ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
ORD
Chicago
KOI
Kirkwall
$940 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$940
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Chicago to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $940 found 1 day ago
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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 cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable accom - great to arrive (very late!) to lights and warmth. Very good facilities, private parking (a little tight) and very convenient for ferry to Scrabster and Stromness main street.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$100 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (223 reviews)
Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$157 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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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
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (83 reviews)
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$152 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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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 Orphir Scotland
Book a stay at this 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
Stay at this guesthouse in Kirkwall. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular attractions Highland ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Room was lovely and very clean. Breakfast was fabulous too. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and we'd stay again.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Lindisfarne Stromness Scotland
$135 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$163 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Welcoming, helpful, friendly and sharing. Well kept house with comfortable lodging and easily accessible with transportation.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

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St Ola Hotel

St Ola Hotel

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

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

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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 $295 and $940 this last week. The cheapest prices for one-way tickets were $162, originating in London (LHR).
How to book the cheapest flight to Orkney Islands?
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  • 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.
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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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