How to find cheap flights to Papa Westray Airport (PPW)
Currently, £18 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Papa Westray Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to PPW for £36.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Westray, where Papa Westray Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Search for plane tickets to Papa Westray Airport that have a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Westray
To find the month with the cheapest flights to PPW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Westray is warmest in August, with averages of between 10ºC and 15ºC.
Ranging from 2ºC to 8ºC, February is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? June is the driest month in Westray, averaging five days of rain.
October has the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Papa Westray Airport (PPW): What you need to know
The Reid Hall is a popular stay within an easy drive of Papa Westray Airport. Rest up here after your flight to PPW.
Getting to central Westray from Papa Westray Airport (PPW)
Central Westray is about 10 kms (6 miles) from PPW.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to PPW, it'll take around 55 minutes to reach the centre.
With The Reid Hall as your base, you're in the perfect position to take in Westray. No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast offers a similar mix of comfort and location.
How to get to Thurso from Papa Westray Airport (PPW)
The nearby city of Thurso is about 121 kms (75 miles) from PPW. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 4 hours 35 minutes.
Travelling from Papa Westray Airport (PPW) to Kirkwall
Kirkwall is another city that's easy to get to from Papa Westray Airport. It's around 40 kms (25 miles) away.
It'll take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Kirkwall.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There are plenty more places to explore in the United Kingdom, starting with Aberdeen. St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen beach front and RSPB Dolphinwatch are must-sees in this city, which is around 257 kms (160 miles) south of Westray. Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is the closest airport in Aberdeen.
Inverness is another popular destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 225 kms (140 miles) south of Westray. Zero in on some of the best places like The Highland Military Tattoo, NC500 Route start/finish and Lochness-tours.com. Inverness Airport (INV) is the key arrival point for this city.
About 193 kms (120 miles) south of Westray, Elgin is worth working into your travels. Big reasons to visit include Glen Moray Distillery, The BenRiach Distillery and Pluscarden Abbey.