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KOI Kirkwall Airport

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Kirkwall Airport (KOI) serves Kirkwall. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKOI
ICAOEGPA
Non-stop11
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Kirkwall Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kirkwall Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 123,055 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 177,248 in 2017.

Passengers / year
123,055
as of 2022
Peak traffic
177,248
in 2017
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Highlands and Islands Airports
Passengers per year, 1961–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kirkwall Airport to Kirkwall

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kirkwall Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kirkwall ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kirkwall Airport

Non-stop flights to about 11 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Linhas A · Flybe

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kirkwall Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kirkwall Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kirkwall shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kirkwall Airport to the centre of Kirkwall?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I use a ride app from Kirkwall Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Kirkwall Airport to Kirkwall?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Kirkwall Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kirkwall Airport?
About 11 destinations, including Inverness, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kirkwall Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kirkwall Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kirkwall Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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