On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route Kirkwall — Shetland Islands. The distance between these locations is 178 km, and flight frequency is limited to approximately 2 flights per week.
Regular flights are operated by LM. To plan your budget, we recommend using the low-fare calendar and researching in advance how to get to the airport in Kirkwall and transfer options from the airport in the Shetland Islands.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Kirkwall — Shetland by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 813 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 813 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Kirkwall → Shetland, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,181 | low | May | AED 1,559 | high | Sep | AED 1,417 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,205 | low | Jun | AED 1,653 | high | Oct | AED 1,205 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,370 | medium | Jul | AED 1,701 | high | Nov | AED 1,181 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,417 | medium | Aug | AED 1,677 | high | Dec | AED 1,370 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate of the archipelago is characterized by high humidity: the most comfortable air temperatures occur in August (up to 13.3°C), while December is considered the coldest and rainiest period with precipitation up to 143.58 mm. Relatively dry weather is usually recorded in April and May.
According to current data, the minimum flight cost in July 2026 starts AED 814. Fare information for other months is updated in real time as new offers from air carriers are received.
The optimal time for a trip is mid-summer, when the weather is most stable for light aircraft flights. During the winter months, you should consider the risk of flight cancellations due to storm-force winds and heavy precipitation.
Only one main airline operates on the route from Kirkwall to the Shetland Islands — Loganair (LM). The carrier provides direct service between the archipelagos with a frequency of about 2 flights per week. Detailed information on departure days, aircraft types, and baggage rules can be found in the list below; click on the airline card to see route options.
Flights Kirkwall — Shetland depart from Kirkwall Airport and arrive at Sumburgh Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 178 km, the actual flight time is about 30–40 minutes; however, the total duration depends on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular air service between these points is provided by the British regional airline LM (Loganair).
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, allowing you to travel from one archipelago to the other as quickly as possible.
Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the departure date; you can always check the current minimum price in the low-fare calendar on this page.
Flights from Kirkwall arrive at the main airport of the Shetland Islands — Sumburgh (SDZ).
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