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

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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
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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
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LM130
LM Loganair
AT4
11:55 AM
BST
12:30 PM
BST
0h 35m
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BA4119
BA British
AT7
3:25 PM
BST
4:05 PM
BST
0h 40m
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LM134
LM Loganair
AT4
3:25 PM
BST
4:05 PM
BST
0h 40m
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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
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LM131+1
LM Loganair
AT4
10:40 AM
BST
11:15 AM
BST
0h 35m
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LM133+1
LM Loganair
AT4
2:15 PM
BST
2:55 PM
BST
0h 40m
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BA4019cs
BA British
AT7
2:15 PM
BST
2:55 PM
BST
0h 40m
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Lerwick, Shetland to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 85 mi 0h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

LSI–KOI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, Loganair and KLM lead 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 LSI–KOI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 8 AT4, AT7 0h35-0h40 Oneworld
LM Loganair 8 AT4, AT7 0h35-0h40
KL KLM 7 AT4, AT7 0h35-0h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – BA, KL, LM
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA, KL, LM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (8 flights/wk, 35%)
Unaffiliated: LM (8 flights/wk, 35%)
SkyTeam: KL (7 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LSI to KOI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LSI to KOI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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 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 3 3 2
Weekly flights 23 42 14
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 55m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of LSI with service to Kirkwall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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.

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)3
Weekly flights23 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LSI
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: KOI
IATA / ICAOKOI / EGPA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

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.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, KLM and Loganair.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from LSI to KOI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DND, EDI, ABZ and GLA. 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, KLM and Loganair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well 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 23 weekly flights outbound and 14 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 Inverness (INV).