On this page, you can find and book flights from Manchester to Kirkwall. The distance between the cities is 614 km. Before your trip, we recommend checking how to get to the departure airport and the most convenient ways of getting from the airport to the city center.
Regular flights between these cities are operated by LM. Ticket prices are dynamic and vary by season, so to find the best deal, use the price chart and low-fare calendar provided.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Manchester — Kirkwall by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 879 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 1,536 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Manchester → Kirkwall, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,251 | low | May | AED 1,401 | medium | Sep | AED 1,351 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,526 | high | Jun | AED 1,476 | high | Oct | AED 1,251 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,276 | low | Jul | AED 1,426 | high | Nov | AED 1,226 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,351 | medium | Aug | AED 1,451 | high | Dec | AED 1,501 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Kirkwall is characterized by cool summers and high humidity. August is the warmest month, with average temperatures reaching 14°C, while October is the wettest, seeing the most rainfall.
From a budget perspective, the most affordable months to fly are September and October, with ticket prices starting AED 879. Prices peak in August, with the minimum fare starting AED 1,210.
September is considered the optimal time for a trip—it offers the best compromise between moderate prices and relatively stable weather conditions. Late autumn and winter should be avoided due to frequent storms and high humidity.
On the Manchester to Kirkwall route, the main carrier is LM (Loganair). It operates regular flights connecting Northern England with the Orkney Islands, either directly or via connecting hubs. The current schedule and detailed route options are available in the interactive list below: you can click on an airline card to see flight details.
Flights Manchester — Kirkwall depart from Manchester Airport and arrive at Kirkwall Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 614 km. A direct flight typically takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, though the exact time depends on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
The main carrier on the Manchester–Kirkwall route is LM (Loganair).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, as well as options with connections in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Flight prices change constantly based on demand. You can check the current minimum for your dates in the low-fare calendar on this page.
All flights from Manchester arrive at Kirkwall Airport (KOI), located on the main island of the Orkney archipelago.
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