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SOY Stronsay Airport

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Stronsay Airport (SOY) serves Stronsay. 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.

IATASOY
ICAOEGER
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation12 m

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The airport in numbers

Stronsay Airport — facts & history

We pulled Stronsay Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
12 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Orkney Islands Council

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Stronsay Airport to Stronsay

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 Stronsay 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 Stronsay ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Stronsay Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Linhas A

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Stronsay 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 Stronsay Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Stronsay Airport to the centre of Stronsay?
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 Stronsay 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 Stronsay Airport to Stronsay?
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 Stronsay 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 Stronsay Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Sanday, Kirkwall. 1 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 Stronsay 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 Stronsay Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Stronsay 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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