Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BHD to KOI flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHD and KOI:
Aberdeen International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight is R 4,267. A round-trip fare right now is R 9,290. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BHD to KOI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHD to KOI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights departing from George Best Belfast City Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BHD. Whether you're taking an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Reserve a hotel close to KOI if you have a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
From Kirkwall Airport, Kirkwall is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kirkwall in May.
The warmest month in Kirkwall is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kirkwall Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD to KOI in February. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kirkwall. Around 354 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, about 338 kilometres south of Kirkwall. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are key reasons to visit.
