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Airport Transfer: Kirkwall Airport (KOI) – Orkney Islands

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Ground transportation from/to Kirkwall Airport:

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Kirkwall Airport provides access to the Orkney Islands from Scotland’s major cities, Shetland and Bergen (Norway). It is the air transport hub for the islands and also provides inter-island air links to the northern isles of Orkney.

Flybe and Loganair operate flights from Kirkwall.

Schedule services from Kirkwall include:

  • Flybe – Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Sumburg – Shetland and Bergen
  • Loganair – Orkney Northern Isles and Fair Isle

By Bus

Orkney Coaches operates a bus service which meets the early morning and late evening flights, with a shuttle service throughout the rest of the day.

Service times are available from Orkney Coaches on T 01856 870555 or from the airport Information Desk on T 01856 886210.

Car Rental

Car and van rental are available at the airport. Booking in advance is advised. W R Tullock T 01856 875500

Pre-Book your Rental Car

If getting the right car model and the right car hire deal is important, you can pre-book your rental car through our travel partner Auto Europe.

Taxi Providers

Taxis are available at the airport. Booking in advance is advised.

Craigies Taxis      T 01856 878787
Bob’s Taxis           T 01856 876543
Stromness Taxis T 01856 852852

By Car

Free of charge short and long term car parking is provided adjacent to the terminal building. Disabled car spaces are designated in these areas.

Airport Address

Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1TH
T 01856 872421

Airport Information Desk
T 01856 886210

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