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Cheap flights to Orkney Islands from $168 One Way, $373 Round Trip

$373 return flights and $168 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.

Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22
INV
Inverness
KOI
Kirkwall
$373 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$373
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from Inverness to Kirkwall, returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at $373 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 12
INV
Inverness
KOI
Kirkwall
$427 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$427
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Apr 8 from Inverness to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Apr 12, priced at $427 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 16
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$438 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$438
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Sep 2 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Thu, Sep 16, priced at $438 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 6 - Mon, May 10
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$440 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, May 6 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Mon, May 10, priced at $440 found 5 days ago
Thu, Mar 25 - Mon, Mar 29
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$444 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$444
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Mar 25 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Mon, Mar 29, priced at $444 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
EDI
Edinburgh
KOI
Kirkwall
$451 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$451
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $451 found 3 days ago
Mon, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 2
IAD
Washington
KOI
Kirkwall
$2,521 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,521
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 28 from Washington to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $2,521 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 2
IAD
Washington
KOI
Kirkwall
$2,530 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,530
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 28 from Washington to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $2,530 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 2
IAD
Washington
KOI
Kirkwall
$2,537 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,537
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 28 from Washington to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $2,537 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 2
IAD
Washington
KOI
Kirkwall
$2,539 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,539
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 28 from Washington to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $2,539 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 2
IAD
Washington
KOI
Kirkwall
$2,617 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,617
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 28 from Washington to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $2,617 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 2
IAD
Washington
KOI
Kirkwall
$2,624 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,624
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Mon, Dec 28 from Washington to Kirkwall, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $2,624 found 1 day ago
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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 John Rae Memorial Statue are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing location, and great host. All the appliances worked (and we cooked frequently in the kitchen that offered space enough for 2 to be comfortable). The bedrooms at the top of the stairs were compact but had a table and chair in each, for those who need laptop or writing space. The ..."

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Property was as expected. Very convenient for our 3 day stay."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

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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
$80 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$96 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (278 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$136 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$164 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (312 reviews)
"Nice modern hotel, well located in town close to harbour"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

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The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
$110 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$132 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and ...
6.8/10 (102 reviews)
"Arrived to find the door locked with a number to phone to arrange check in, once inside we discovered the foyer to be dirty and dated and in need of up grading, our room was dated and showed signs of dampness on the ceiling, we will not stay hear again and advise all travellers to stay clear"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

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West End Guest House

West End Guest House

2 out of 5
14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland
$63 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$75 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's ...
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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

Orkneylodge

4 out of 5
Houton Bay Orphir Scotland
Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Orphir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Orkneyinga Saga Centre and Stromness ...
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Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3 out of 5
Inganess Road Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$110 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

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Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Lindisfarne Stromness Scotland
$134 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$161 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
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 John Rae Memorial Statue are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Fantastic room and bathroom included as ensuite. Great hosts, lovely place to stay, car parking available, good location, lovely breakfast"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

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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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How much is a flight to Orkney Islands?
If you're looking at a return flight, airfares ranged between $373 and $2,624 this last week. The cheapest prices for one-way tickets were $168, originating in Aberdeen (ABZ).
How to book the cheapest flight to Orkney Islands?
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  • 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.
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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.
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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