Travelling from Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kirkwall and Edinburgh are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Every week, there are ten Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:45 Loganair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:35 with Loganair.
Give yourself enough time to make your KOI to EDI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Loganair offers direct flights from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
Loganair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Many travellers pass through Sumburgh Shetland Airport when flying between KOI and EDI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
182 € is the lowest price for a one-way Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at 366 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Book four months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KOI to EDI.
The cheapest month for flights from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from KOI to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Orkney Kirkwall Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Kirkwall. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near KOI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you're taking a late Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Edinburgh in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KOI to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Manchester to tick off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.