On this page, you can book flights from the Shetland Islands to Kirkwall. The flight distance is only 178 km, with a flight frequency of approximately once a week.
Flights are operated by LM. Ticket prices depend on the season and how far in advance you book, so we recommend using the price chart and calendar to find the best deals. To arrive for check-in on time, check the information on how to get to the airport of departure, as well as how to get to the city after landing.
The table shows direct flights Shetland → Kirkwall on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 35 min. Regular flights are operated by Loganair. Departures from Sumburgh Airport airports, arrivals at Kirkwall Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Shetland — Kirkwall by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 810 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 810 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.
Shetland → Kirkwall, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 661 | low | May | AED 756 | medium | Sep | AED 803 | medium |
| Feb | AED 652 | low | Jun | AED 841 | high | Oct | AED 709 | medium |
| Mar | AED 709 | medium | Jul | AED 898 | high | Nov | AED 671 | low |
| Apr | AED 718 | medium | Aug | AED 907 | high | Dec | AED 685 | low |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Kirkwall is moderate: the most comfortable air temperature is observed in August, averaging +14°C. The rainiest period is October, which sees about 143 mm of precipitation and a minimum number of sunny days.
According to available data, flight prices in July start AED 822. Price information for other months is updated in real-time, so we recommend monitoring price trends through the charts on this page.
July is considered the best time to visit, offering a balance between relatively stable weather and flight availability. It's best to avoid periods from late autumn to early winter due to a high probability of gale-force winds and heavy precipitation.
Regular air service on this route is provided by Loganair (LM). Direct flights operate approximately once a week, requiring careful travel date planning. To view the current flight schedule for specific days and choose the most convenient departure time, use the detailed schedule below.
Flights Shetland — Kirkwall depart from Sumburgh Airport and arrive at Kirkwall Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the points is only 178 km. The journey time on a direct flight usually takes between 35 and 50 minutes, depending on the type of aircraft used.
The main carrier operating flights between the archipelagos is Loganair (LM).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, though they operate with low frequency — approximately once a week.
Airfare is constantly changing based on demand and booking depth. You can check the current minimum for upcoming dates in the low-price calendar above.
Flights from the Shetland Islands arrive at Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is the main gateway to the Orkney Islands.
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