Flights from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall

Flight Duration40 minutesFlights between Shetland Islands and Kirkwall take, on average, 40 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Origin airportSumburgh AirportWhen flying from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall

Destination airportKirkwall AirportFor the route from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall

One-way average Price£215The average price for a flight Shetland Islands - Kirkwall at Opodo is £215, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Kirkwall when departing from Shetland Islands

Distance: 103 mi

Shetland Islands airports

Kirkwall airports

Kirkwall Airport (KOI)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Shetland Islands to Kirkwall flight

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

Flying non-stop from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall takes roughly 40 minutes, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shetland Islands–Kirkwall route

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

Arrival airport: Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

Tips for cheaper flights from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands to Kirkwall

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall?

When you fly from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall the average price is £215. 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 Shetland Islands to Kirkwall at Opodo?

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands to Kirkwall?

The most popular months to book a flight from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall are June, September and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall?

The best time of the year to go to Kirkwall when flying from Shetland Islands depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Kirkwall from Shetland Islands in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shetland Islands - Kirkwall.

How long does the flight take to go from Shetland Islands to Kirkwall?

The total flight time between Shetland Islands and Kirkwall is of around 40 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 102.74 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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