Cheap Flights from Shetland Islands Sumburgh to Orkney Island

Flights from Shetland Islands Sumburgh to Orkney Island are operated by 2 airliners – FlyBE and British Airways. The most popular are provided by FlyBE. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from Sumburgh and arriving at Orkney Island. In the morning there is 6 flights, 6 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 00:30 and latest departure at 15:30. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is BE 6910 and BE 6918.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. British Airways offers 1 flight a day from Sumburgh to Orkney Island between the hours of 07:45 and 07:45. The flight number for this flight is BA 4160.

FlyBE flight prices from Sumburgh to Orkney Island can be found at www.flybe.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Shetland Islands Sumburgh to Orkney Island and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Flight Routes

Do you need to get travel fast? You will find alternative routes from Shetland Islands Sumburgh to Orkney Island that require 1 or more stops and in some instances the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. View the table below to see alternative route that are possible.

Return flight are operated by 1 airliner which include FlyBE. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Orkney Island to Shetland Islands Sumburgh page.

Alternative routes to Orkney Island

As a substitute, you will discover that North Ronaldsay also give flights to Orkney Island which could be more fitting for you. North Ronaldsay has around 17 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 North Ronaldsay is around 86 kilometers (53 miles) from Shetland Islands Sumburgh. 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 Shetland Islands Sumburgh. More information can be found at Flights from North Ronaldsay to Orkney Island. Flights to Orkney Island are also available from Papa Westray; 12 flights a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Orkney Island

If someone is collecting you at Orkney Island then make sure they visit our Orkney Island Airport Arrivals page which gives you all you need to know about flight arrivals and delays or if you choose to hire a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from all companies based at Orkney Island.

Orkney Island has the same time zone as Shetland Islands Sumburgh so there is no need to change your watches.

Getting to your destination from Orkney Island Airport Airport should be relatively straight forward and quick. Orkney Island Airport is close to the city center where most people will be traveling. Orkney Island has a population of only 0 which it makes it a small city, so if you are searching for accommodation it may be a bit more tricky than other airports so it's recommend you book accommodation before you depart.