Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Lerwick, Shetland (KOI–LSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA British
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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Lerwick, Shetland
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 85 mi 0h 35m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

KOI–LSI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Loganair lead the route. The flight covers 85 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOI–LSI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 6 AT4 0h35 – Oneworld –
LM Loganair 5 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (6 flights/wk, 55%)
Unaffiliated: LM (5 flights/wk, 45%)
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 LSI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOI to LSI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
EDI ~13h 40m ABZ ~17h 8m GLA ~25h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 Lerwick, Shetland from Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Nearby airports with service to Sumburgh Airport.
Metric KOI→LSI ABZ→LSI
Distance from KOI – 124 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 6 20
Flight time 0h 35m 1h
Aberdeen (ABZ) to Lerwick, Shetland flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOI with service to Sumburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, it's 6:00 PM in Lerwick, Shetland.
Distance & Flight Time
85 mi / 137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m.
Facts

KOI–LSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Lerwick, Shetland route.
Route details
Distance85 mi / 137 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 9 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: KOI
Full nameKirkwall Airport
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: LSI
Full nameSumburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOI to LSI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport take approximately 0h 35m. The route covers 85 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KOI to LSI. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDI, ABZ and GLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LSI to KOI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABZ. 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 LSI

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

KOI to LSI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOI to LSI ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 85 miles (137 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via EDI. Nearby alternative airports include Aberdeen (ABZ).