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Flights from Cardiff to Kirkwall

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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Kirkwall

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 23 Nov - 29 Nov
Flights from just £825
£825
November
Flight Duration26 h and 25 mFlights between Cardiff and Kirkwall take, on average, 26 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Kirkwall
Destination airportKirkwall AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Kirkwall
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Kirkwall
One-way average Price£577The average price for a flight Cardiff - Kirkwall at Opodo is £577, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Kirkwall when departing from Cardiff
Distance: 517 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Kirkwall airports
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Cardiff to Kirkwall flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Kirkwall (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Kirkwall route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
  • Arrival airport: Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Kirkwall

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Kirkwall:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kirkwall. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Kirkwall

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Kirkwall?
When you fly from Cardiff to Kirkwall the average price is £577. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Kirkwall at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cardiff to Kirkwall. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Kirkwall?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Kirkwall are June, September and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Kirkwall?
The best time of the year to go to Kirkwall when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Kirkwall from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, February and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Kirkwall.
How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Kirkwall?
The total flight time between Cardiff and Kirkwall is of around 26 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 516.89 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Kirkwall?
The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Kirkwall is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall Airport(KOI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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