Flying from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): What you need to know
Glasgow's main airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA). Check out your options for departing from here when searching for your flights from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
1 hour 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport flight.
Glasgow and Kirkwall (where Kirkwall Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Choose from 8 direct flights every week between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI). This is the most popular route, with Loganair offering a 9:30am departure from GLA to KOI.
Your flight from Glasgow to KOI won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
You can find a direct flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Loganair is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport departing from GLA.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Loganair from GLA to KOI.
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to KOI flight:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KOI and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
From Kirkwall Airport, central Kirkwall is around 5 kms (3 miles) away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
£146 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport. Return flights start at £295. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book ten months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Glasgow to KOI.
March is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find an affordable flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport (KOI). October is the most popular month to visit Kirkwall. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in September.
When booking your Glasgow to KOI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Kirkwall, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 15ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Kirkwall
Start your Kirkwall trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Saint Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's and Earl's Palaces are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Kirkwall to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Scapa Beach.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Kirkwall, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey about 209 kms (130 miles) south to Aberdeen to tick off its must-visit sights. From St. Andrew's Cathedral to Aberdeen beach front and Old Aberdeen, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Kirkwall, Dundee is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with V&A Dundee, Victoria Park and St Paul's Cathedral.
