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

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Lerwick, Shetland to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 85 mi 0h 35m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

LSI–KOI 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 LSI–KOI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 7 AT4, AT7 0h35-0h40 – Oneworld –
LM Loganair 2 AT4, AT7 0h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – BA, LM
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA, LM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: LM (2 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LSI to KOI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LSI to KOI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
GLA ~6h 55m EDI ~13h 37m ABZ ~14h 0m
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 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands from Lerwick, Shetland

Nearby airports with service to Kirkwall Airport.
Metric LSI→KOI ABZ→KOI INV→KOI
Distance from LSI – 188 mi 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 9 21 6
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 55m 0h 45m
Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights · Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands flights
Airports within 200 miles of LSI with service to Kirkwall Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lerwick, Shetland, it's 6:00 PM in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.
Distance & Flight Time
85 mi / 137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m to 0h 40m.
Facts

LSI–KOI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lerwick, Shetland to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands route.
Route details
Distance85 mi / 137 km
Flight time0h 35m to 0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 6 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: LSI
Full nameSumburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: KOI
Full nameKirkwall Airport
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LSI to KOI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sumburgh Airport to Kirkwall Airport take approximately 0h 35m to 0h 40m. The route covers 85 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from LSI to KOI. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GLA, EDI and ABZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KOI to LSI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABZ and INV. 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 LSI to KOI

Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Loganair. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LSI to KOI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSI to KOI ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 85 miles (137 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GLA. Nearby alternative airports include Aberdeen (ABZ) and Inverness (INV).