Cheap Flights from Orkney Island to Stornoway

There are no direct flights from Orkney Island to Stornoway being operated at present. To travel from Orkney Island to Stornoway will mean you have to stop at 1 or more airports.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Orkney Island to Stornoway that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Orkney Island > Inverness > Stornoway
1
335 Km (208 Miles)
12
Orkney Island > Edinburgh > Stornoway
1
665 Km (413 Miles)
12
1
485 Km (301 Miles)
11
1
660 Km (410 Miles)
8

Alternative routes to Stornoway

As a substitute, you will discover that Sumburgh also give flights to Stornoway which could be more fitting for you. Sumburgh has around 12 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Shetland Islands Sumburgh is around 139 kilometers (86 miles) from Orkney Island. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Orkney Island. More information can be found at Flights from Shetland Islands Sumburgh to Stornoway. Flights to Stornoway are also available from Wick; 11 flights a day depart from the airport.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
1
765 Km (475 Miles)
12
Wick > Aberdeen Dyce > Stornoway
1
420 Km (261 Miles)
11
1
575 Km (357 Miles)
11
1
765 Km (475 Miles)
7
Wick > Edinburgh > Stornoway
1
590 Km (367 Miles)
5

Arriving at Stornoway

Should someone be collectiong you at Stornoway we would advise them to check Stornoway Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Stornoway.

The time zone at Stornoway is GMT +0.0 which is the same as GMT +0.0 at Orkney Island.

The center of Stornoway is situated about 2 km (1 miles) from Stornoway Airport. If you are traveling into the city then you should find it easy with taxis and alternative transport positioned at the airport. Stornoway is a small city with a population of only 5,400, so if you are looking for accommodation it may be a bit more difficult than other airports so it's advised you book accommodation before you arrive.