Orkney Islands Accommodation

Kirkwall Airport on Mainland Orkney receives regular flights from several Scotland Airports

Flying over the Orkkney Islands gives you a good view on a clear day

Kirkwall Airport has cafe, bar, shop, usual facilities & comfortable lounges

Inter-island flights are also available from Kirkwall Airport

Orkney Islands Airports Cheap Flights to Orkney Isles Scotland

Orkney's main airport is on Mainland just outside of Kirkwall. There are also plenty of flights from Kirkwall to most of the larger inhabited Orkney Islands.

The flight between Papa Westray and Westray is the shortest scheduled flight in the world lasting a mere 2-3 minutes!

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Richmond Villa - St Margarets Hope

Richmond Villa offers bed and breakfast accommodation in double and twin en-suite rooms in St Margaret's Hope on the beautiful Isles of Orkney

£23 to £28 Per person B&B

Kirkwall Airport Flights to Orkney

Kirkwall Airport is 3 miles east of Kirkwall itself. Scheduled flights largely by Loganair/British Airways to and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness Sumburgh on Shetland are serviced by Kirkwall Airport. Inter-island flights are also available serving Eday, Papa Westray, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Sanday, Stronsay. These are operated by Loganair who can be contacted on tel: 01856 872494 or by checking the "Scheduled Flight Finder" on the Highland Airways website. The flight between Papa Westray and Westray is the shortest scheduled flight in the world lasting a mere 2-3 minutes!

There is a shop, bar and cafe in the main terminal building selling souvenirs and refreshments. Payphones are found throughout the terminal. There are two televisions in the main terminal building and in the departure lounge. Broadband is available in the terminal building for a fee.

There are disabled facilities including toilets and wheelchairs. Ambulift facilities are available to assist passengers with impaired mobility during embarkation and disembarkation from aircraft and there are ramp facilities at the entrance. If you require assistance make any necessary arrangements prior to arriving at the airport either through your flight operator or by contacting the airport administration staff on telephone: 01856 886210.

The terminal building is open Mon-Fri 6.15am-7.45pm, Sat 6.15am-6.45pm and Sun 9am-7.45pm. Charter flights can also be arranged from Kirkwall direct. Loganair 01856 872420 or Tayflite Executive Air Charter. Tel: 01738 550088. Fax: 01738 553542.

Scottish Island Hopping - Flights to Sanday

You can also fly to Sanday from Kirkwall. The flight takes just 11 minutes and there are usually two flights per day.

The planes used only have limited seating so flights can get booked up quickly so you'll need to plan your journey well in advance. Contact Loganair on tel: 01856 872494.

Scottish Island Hopping - Flights to Papa Westray

Loganair schedule at least two flights every weekday and one flight on Sunday from Kirkwall Airport. The Islander planes used only seat 10 and that includes the pilots so space is limited. Book your journeys well in advance particularly if you plan to go in the busy summer months. Discounted fares are available for overnight stays. Contact Loganair on 01856 872494.

The flight between Papa Westray and Westray is the shortest scheduled flight in the world lasting a mere 2-3 minutes! If you make the journey you get a certificate to prove you've made it. You can see the flight in its entirety on the Youtube link right.

Featured Scotland Accommodation

Richmond Villa - St Margarets Hope

Richmond Villa offers bed and breakfast accommodation in double and twin en-suite rooms in St Margaret's Hope on the beautiful Isles of Orkney

£23 to £28 Per person B&B

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