Travelling from London to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from London to Kirkwall Airport (KOI). Explore your options for taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), the city's main airports.
Kirkwall Airport is located in Kirkwall. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to KOI, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kirkwall Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KOI flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Kirkwall Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Consider staying in a hotel near KOI if you're catching a late flight from London to Kirkwall Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
Kirkwall Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Kirkwall. It takes around 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kirkwall Airport is R 2,950. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,253. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to KOI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Kirkwall Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Kirkwall Airport (KOI), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Kirkwall based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to KOI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kirkwall, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kirkwall Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Kirkwall
Start your Kirkwall trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Kirkwall Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Saint Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's and Earl's Palaces are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Kirkwall to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Scapa Beach.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Aberdeen is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kirkwall. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen beach front and RSPB Dolphinwatch.
Around 274 kilometres south of Kirkwall, Dundee is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out V&A Dundee, Victoria Park and St Paul's Cathedral.
