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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kirkwall.£257 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £257, select.
Loganair
Sat, 30 AugGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Tue, 9 SepKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £257
Kirkwall.£277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £277, select.
Loganair
Thu, 13 NovGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Sun, 16 NovKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £277
Kirkwall.£286 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.
Loganair
Sat, 6 SepGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Tue, 9 SepKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £286
Kirkwall.£287 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Glasgow Intl on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £287, select.
Sat, 25 OctGLA - KOI with British Airways
1 stop
Sat, 1 NovKOI - GLA with British Airways
1 stop
from £287
Kirkwall.£289 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £289, select.
Loganair
Mon, 12 JanGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Wed, 14 JanKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £289
Kirkwall.£290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £290, select.
Loganair
Thu, 19 FebGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Wed, 25 FebKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £290
Kirkwall.£290 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £290, select.
Loganair
Sat, 25 OctGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Thu, 13 NovKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £290
Kirkwall.£290 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £290, select.
Loganair
Tue, 30 DecGLA - KOI with Loganair
Direct
Loganair
Wed, 14 JanKOI - GLA with Loganair
Direct
from £290
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from £480
Jul
from £341
Aug
from £306
Sep
from £286
Oct
from £320
Nov
from £277
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Direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall

Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Glasgow Intl 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 found£257
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week23

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall is £257. 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 Intl to Orkney Kirkwall.
KLM, Loganair and British Airways fly direct from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall.
As of June 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall.
The cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl to Orkney Kirkwall is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport on Saturday, 30 August 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 £135. A return ticket right now is £257. 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 9 miles 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 holiday 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:

    • Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport

    • Travelodge Glasgow Airport

    • Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport

Arriving at Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

  • If you have a late Glasgow International Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KOI:

    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

    • The Kirkwall Hotel

    • Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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 4 miles 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 220 miles 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 210 miles south of Kirkwall. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among its highlights.

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