Flying from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Kirkwall.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your KOI to LHR flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between KOI and LHR:
Aberdeen International Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rs68,281 is the lowest price for a one-way Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs85,124. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from KOI to LHR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KOI to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
To get to Kirkwall Airport from central Kirkwall, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KOI:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in February.
When booking your flight from Kirkwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KOI to LHR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.