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

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 209 mi 1h 10m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KOI–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads 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 KOI–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 6 AT7 1h10 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOI to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOI to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
LSI ~16h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
57
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 Edinburgh from Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric KOI→EDI LSI→EDI SYY→EDI
Distance from KOI – 85 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 6 12 14
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 25m 1h
Lerwick, Shetland (LSI) to Edinburgh flights · Stornoway, Western Isles (SYY) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOI with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

KOI–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance209 mi / 336 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 18 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KOI
Full nameKirkwall Airport
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOI to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirkwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 209 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KOI to EDI. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDI to KOI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LSI and SYY. 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 KOI to EDI

Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOI to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via LSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lerwick, Shetland (LSI) and Stornoway, Western Isles (SYY).