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

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85 mi airlines 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 1h ago
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BA4039cs
BA British
AT4
10:35 AM
BST
11:10 AM
BST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM131+1
LM Loganair
AT4
10:40 AM
BST
11:15 AM
BST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LM133+1
LM Loganair
AT4
2:15 PM
BST
2:55 PM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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BA4019cs
BA British
AT7
2:15 PM
BST
2:55 PM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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KL3822
KL KLM
AT7
8:10 AM
BST
8:50 AM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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LM71
LM Loganair
AT7
8:10 AM
BST
8:50 AM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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BA4071
BA British
AT7
8:10 AM
BST
8:50 AM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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BA4029
BA British
AT4
11:50 AM
BST
12:25 PM
BST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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KL3183
KL KLM
AT4
11:55 AM
BST
12:30 PM
BST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LM130
LM Loganair
AT4
11:55 AM
BST
12:30 PM
BST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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BA4119
BA British
AT7
3:25 PM
BST
4:05 PM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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LM134
LM Loganair
AT4
3:25 PM
BST
4:05 PM
BST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Lerwick, Shetland
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 85 mi 0h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

KOI–LSI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loganair leads the route. The flight covers 85 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOI–LSI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair Also: BA 7 AT4 0h35-0h40 BA
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – BA, LM
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOI to LSI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOI to LSI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2
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 Lerwick, Shetland from Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Nearby airports with service to Sumburgh Airport.
Metric KOI→LSI ABZ→LSI DND→LSI
Distance from KOI 124 mi 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 14 50 2
Flight time 0h 35m 1h 1h
Airports within 200 miles of KOI with service to Sumburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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 to 0h 40m.

KOI–LSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to Lerwick, Shetland route.
Route details
Distance85 mi / 137 km
Flight time0h 35m to 0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 23 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: KOI
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: LSI
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOI to LSI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirkwall Airport to Sumburgh Airport take approximately 0h 35m to 0h 40m. The route covers 85 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Loganair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KOI to LSI. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DND, GLA, EDI and ABZ. 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 and DND. 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 Loganair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KOI to LSI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOI to LSI ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 85 miles (137 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aberdeen (ABZ) and Dundee (DND).