Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): what you need to know
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
No need to bring your passport or a visa to travel within United Kingdom. You will need a valid identity document though, such as an ID card or driver's license. Put them on your packing list once you've found cheap ticket from EMA to KOI.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport is £281. The cheapest price for a return flight is £612. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from EMA to KOI, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport.
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Use filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The journey from central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport takes around 52 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 miles in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Got an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near EMA:
Arriving at Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
If you're on a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KOI:
Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
Kirkwall Airport is approximately 4 miles from the centre of Kirkwall. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 7 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 17 minutes.
When to fly to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
July is the busiest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kirkwall in May.
When reserving your flight from East Midlands Airport to Kirkwall Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kirkwall, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 15ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to KOI in February. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 8ºC then.
More about Kirkwall
Start your Kirkwall trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from EMA to KOI, check out our hotel options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The Earl's Palace, Kirkwall Marina and Grain Earth House are among the things you can't miss in Kirkwall.
Complete your Kirkwall trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Kirkwall Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kirkwall.
