Travelling from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport (KOI): What you need to know
Kirkwall Airport is located in Kirkwall. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Belfast.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to KOI, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can get to BHD from central Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to KOI flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
About Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KOI and get cosy, quick:
Getting from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to central Kirkwall
Kirkwall Airport is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Kirkwall. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
$374 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport. Return flights start at $812. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to KOI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Belfast to Kirkwall Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Belfast to KOI.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
September is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport (KOI), while October is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Kirkwall based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Belfast to KOI plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kirkwall to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Kirkwall
After booking your flight from Belfast to Kirkwall Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kirkwall:
Saint Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's and Earl's Palaces are a couple of big attractions to put on your Kirkwall travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Scapa Beach.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Aberdeen is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kirkwall. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen beach front and Old Aberdeen.
Dundee is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 274 kilometres south of Kirkwall. No journey is complete without experiencing V&A Dundee, Victoria Park and St Paul's Cathedral.
