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Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall

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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kirkwall.346 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 346 €, select.
Kirkwall.393 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 393 €, select.
Kirkwall.412 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 412 €, select.
Kirkwall.433 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 433 €, select.
Kirkwall.433 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 433 €, select.
Kirkwall.459 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 459 €, select.
Kirkwall.465 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Mon, 22 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Kirkwall.473 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Orkney Kirkwall.Inbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 473 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from 609 €
Jul
from 473 €
Aug
from 412 €
Sep
from 346 €
Oct
from 433 €
Nov
from 459 €
Dec
from 465 €
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London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Kirkwall below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Orkney Kirkwall.

London to Kirkwall: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found346 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall is 346 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall. But we found flights with one or more stops from 346 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Orkney Kirkwall is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Orkney Kirkwall Airport on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Orkney Kirkwall Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Orkney Kirkwall but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kirkwall is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Orkney Kirkwall.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): what you need to know

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your LGW to KOI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and KOI include:

    • Edinburgh Airport

    • Glasgow International Airport

    • Aberdeen International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

  • 190 € is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport flight. A return flight starts at 346 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to KOI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LGW to KOI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:

Arriving at Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall

  • Kirkwall Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Kirkwall. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Kirkwall based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall Airport for August if you want to explore Kirkwall during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to KOI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Kirkwall has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south of Kirkwall, a visit to Glasgow will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

  • Around 338 kilometres south of Kirkwall, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.

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