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

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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
EDI Edinburgh 3h 20m ATAYBA → BAKLLM Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
GLA Glasgow 3h 25m ATAYBA → BAKLLM Glasgow (GLA) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
ABZ Aberdeen 4h 15m AYBACX → BAKLLM Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
INV Inverness 4h 25m BAQF → BALM Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
DND Dundee 18h 30m LM → LM Dundee (DND) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
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London to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to KOI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
EDI ~3h 20m GLA ~3h 25m ABZ ~4h 15m INV ~4h 25m DND ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

Facts

LHR–KOI Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to KOI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
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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 Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.