Air Travel

External Flights

External air services are operated by the independent carrier Loganair Ltd. under a franchise with Flybe.  Flights operate from Kirkwall Airport direct to and from Sumburgh in Shetland and Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh on the Scottish Mainland. Information on Flybe flights is available on the Flybe website in the Related Sites section or from your local travel agent.

Air Discount Scheme

The Air Discount Scheme ADS aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 40% on the core air fare on eligible routes.

Please visit the Air Discount Scheme website in the Related Sites section for details on eligibility and how to apply for this discount.

Internal Flight

Internal flights to the six outer north isles (Eday, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Westray) are operated by Loganair Ltd. Flights depart from Kirkwall Airport to the airstrips in each of the isles. Flights can be booked by contacting Loganair on Telephone: 01856 872494 or via the Loganair website in the Related Sites section.