Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to London (KOI–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between KOI and LHR. Nearest airports to KOI with scheduled service: Inverness Airport (INV, 106 mi) · Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ, 124 mi) · Dundee Airport (DND, 173 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ABZ Aberdeen 3h 18m BAKLLM → AYBACX Aberdeen (ABZ) to London flights
GLA Glasgow 3h 25m BAKLLM → ATAYBA Glasgow (GLA) to London flights
EDI Edinburgh 3h 40m BAKLLM → ATAYBA Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
DND Dundee 3h 50m LM → BALM Dundee (DND) to London flights
INV Inverness 5h 30m BAKLLM → BAQFQR Inverness (INV) to London flights
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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between KOI and LHR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOI to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ABZ ~3h 18m GLA ~3h 25m EDI ~3h 40m DND ~3h 50m INV ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
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 London from Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric KOI→LHR INV→LHR ABZ→LHR
Distance from KOI – 106 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 10
Weekly flights – 35 144
Inverness (INV) to London flights · Aberdeen (ABZ) to London flights · Dundee (DND) to London flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOI with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.
KOI: BST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KOI–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to London route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KOI
Full nameKirkwall Airport
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOI to LHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LHR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include INV, ABZ and DND. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Inverness (INV), Aberdeen (ABZ) and Dundee (DND).