Edinburgh to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (EDI–KOI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Edinburgh to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 209 mi 1h 10m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

EDI–KOI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Loganair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 209 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–KOI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair 12 AT7 1h10-1h15 – – –
BA British Airways 6 AT7 1h10 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA, LM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (12 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: BA (6 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDI to KOI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to KOI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
LSI ~21h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
56
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kirkwall, Orkney Islands from Edinburgh

Nearby airports with service to Kirkwall Airport.
Metric EDI→KOI GLA→KOI ABZ→KOI
Distance from EDI – 41 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 18 9 21
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 15m 0h 55m
Glasgow (GLA) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights · Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights · Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
Airports within 200 miles of EDI with service to Kirkwall Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands is 0 hours the same as Edinburgh.
EDI: GMT · KOI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 6:00 PM in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.
Distance & Flight Time
209 mi / 336 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.
Facts

EDI–KOI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands route.
Route details
Distance209 mi / 336 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 6 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: KOI
Full nameKirkwall Airport
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to KOI flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 209 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from EDI to KOI. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KOI to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GLA, ABZ and INV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDI to KOI

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Loganair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EDI to KOI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to KOI ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 209 miles (336 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via LSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA), Aberdeen (ABZ) and Inverness (INV).