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 Rs50,522. A return ticket right now is Rs95,798. 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 14 kilometres 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:
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:
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 6 kilometres 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 and 15ºC.
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 and 8ºC 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 354 kilometres 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 338 kilometres south of Kirkwall. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among its highlights.