Flying from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI): what you need to know
Sumburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Kirkwall.
Your KOI to LSI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport 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 July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Loganair has direct flights from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sumburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Loganair on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KOI and LSI:
Glasgow International Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Rs38,797 is the lowest price for a one-way Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs78,087. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from KOI to LSI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KOI to LSI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Central Kirkwall to Kirkwall Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near KOI. Whether you have an early flight from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Step off your Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a handy option a short journey from LSI, check out The Spiggie Hotel.
Pick up the keys to a Sumburgh Airport rental car from top providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Sumburgh and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Book your ride from Sumburgh Airport a few weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to central Sumburgh
Sumburgh Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Sumburgh. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sumburgh in March.
Lock in your flight from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport for August if you want to explore Sumburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 15ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KOI to LSI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Sumburgh. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
Edinburgh is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 451 kilometres south of Sumburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.