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Cheap flights to Orkney Islands from $193 One Way, $385 Round Trip

$385 return flights and $193 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, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
INV
Inverness
KOI
Kirkwall
$385 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Inverness to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Nov 9, priced at $385 found 6 days ago
Mon, Jul 6 - Sun, Jul 12
INV
Inverness
KOI
Kirkwall
$420 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Mon, Jul 6 from Inverness to Kirkwall, returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $420 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 21
INV
Inverness
KOI
Kirkwall
$474 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$474
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Jun 10 from Inverness to Kirkwall, returning Sun, Jun 21, priced at $474 found 21 hours ago
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
INV
Inverness
KOI
Kirkwall
$485 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$485
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from Inverness to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $485 found 4 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
EWR
New York
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,077 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$1,077
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from New York to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $1,077 found 18 hours ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 27
SFO
San Francisco
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,082 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,082
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from San Francisco to Kirkwall, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $1,082 found 1 day ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
JFK
New York
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from New York to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $1,144 found 1 day ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
JFK
New York
KOI
Kirkwall
$1,173 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,173
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from New York to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $1,173 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal ...
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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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 Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
$132 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$159 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
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! (238 reviews)
Staff at the Ayre are very friendly and very helpful. We ate in the restaurant twice and had breakfast each morning - the food was excellent. If we have critisism it would be a lack of hanging hooks in the bedrooms - somewhere to hang your wet coat (because there weren't many hangers in the wardrobe) ...

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$197 nightly
The price is $236 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$236 total
May 2 - May 3
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
Good selection

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
$130 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$155 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (175 reviews)
The ground floor is being renovated, so reception is at The Kirkwall Hotel next door. So there is investment here. That being said, hopefully the rooms and floors are next. The existing building is shabby, though my small, single room was functional at best. 5'x10', plus a small bathroom that could ...

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3 out of 5
55-57 Victoria St Stromness Scotland
$198 nightly
The price is $238 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$238 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf inn in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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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

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Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3 out of 5
Inganess Road Kirkwall Scotland
$172 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$206 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
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! (114 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 Apr 30 to May 1
$163 total
Apr 30 - May 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! (76 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (72 reviews)
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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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Orkney Islands?
If you're looking at a return flight, airfares ranged between $385 and $1,173 this last week. The cheapest prices for one-way tickets were $193, originating in Inverness (INV).
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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