Glasgow to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (GLA–KOI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA4012
BA British
AT7
12:45 PM
GMT TM
2:00 PM
GMT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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LM434
LM Loganair
AT4
6:05 PM
GMT TM
7:20 PM
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1h 15m
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BA4024
BA British
AT7
6:05 PM
GMT TM
7:20 PM
GMT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA4013
BA British
AT7
10:15 AM
GMT
11:25 AM
GMT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Glasgow to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 221 mi 1h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GLA–KOI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Loganair lead the route. The flight covers 221 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GLA–KOI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 8 AT7 1h15 Oneworld
LM Loganair 1 AT4 1h15
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – LM
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (8 flights/wk, 89%)
Unaffiliated: LM (1 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GLA to KOI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GLA to KOI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
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.

Other ways to reach Kirkwall, Orkney Islands from Glasgow

Nearby airports with service to Kirkwall Airport.
Metric GLA→KOI EDI→KOI INV→KOI
Distance from GLA 41 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 9 18 6
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 10m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of GLA with service to Kirkwall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, it's 6:00 PM in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.
Distance & Flight Time
221 mi / 355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.

GLA–KOI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Glasgow to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands route.
Route details
Distance221 mi / 355 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GLA
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: KOI
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GLA to KOI flights.
Nonstop flights from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 221 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from GLA to KOI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KOI to GLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EDI 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 GLA to KOI

Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Loganair. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GLA to KOI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GLA to KOI ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 221 miles (355 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via LSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edinburgh (EDI) and Inverness (INV).