Orkney travel guide
Orkney Tourism | Orkney Guide
You're Going to Love Orkney
Orkney is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Orkney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Orkney
How to Get to Orkney
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Orkney. Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is the closest to the city centre (10 km). Orkney Papa Westray (PPW) is located 47 km from city centre of Orkney, while Orkney North Ronaldsay (NRL) is 51 km from the centre. Kirkwall Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from KLM, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Orkney departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Orkney is to pick up a car hire from Inverness, which is about 184 km from Orkney. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Inverness.
Airlines serving Orkney
Where to stay in Orkney
Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Orkney
Most booked hotels in Orkney
Hiring a car in Orkney
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Orkney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.