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Flight deals from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Kirkwall.C$476 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 17, returning Wed, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Wed, Sep 17, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$476, select.
Kirkwall.C$476 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 17, returning Sat, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Wed, Sep 17, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Sat, Sep 20, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$476, select.
Kirkwall.C$477 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 30, returning Tue, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Sat, Aug 30, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, Sep 9, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$477, select.
Kirkwall.C$478 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 6, returning Thu, Aug 14.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Wed, Aug 6, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Thu, Aug 14, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$478, select.
Kirkwall.C$536 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$536, select.
Kirkwall.C$576 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 31, returning Sat, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Sat, Nov 1, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$576, select.
Kirkwall.C$579 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 29, returning Thu, Aug 14.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Tue, Jul 29, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Thu, Aug 14, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$579, select.
Kirkwall.C$623 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 1, returning Sat, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Glasgow International on Sun, Jun 1, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departing from Orkney Kirkwall on Sat, Nov 1, arriving in Glasgow International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$623, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Direct flights from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall

Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Glasgow International to Kirkwall below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Orkney Kirkwall.

Glasgow to Kirkwall: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$476
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineLoganair
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall is C$476. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall.
Loganair, British Airways and KLM fly direct from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall.
There are 39 flights per week flying from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Glasgow International to Orkney Kirkwall is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow International Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Orkney Kirkwall but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kirkwall is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Loganair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Orkney Kirkwall.

Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

  • Flights from GLA to KOI start at 08:35 — the first with Loganair. The last service of the day is at 18:05 with Loganair. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your GLA to KOI flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Flying into Kirkwall (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with Loganair. This popular airline has direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

  • Loganair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport. Many passengers pass through Sumburgh Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight is C$251. A return ticket right now is C$476. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GLA to KOI.

  • March is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GLA to KOI.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Glasgow International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near GLA. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall

  • Kirkwall Airport to the centre of Kirkwall has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kirkwall. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport for August if you want to go to Kirkwall during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from GLA to KOI in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Glasgow is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kirkwall. Around 354 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, roughly 338 kilometres south of Kirkwall. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Glasgow to Kirkwall

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