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Flight deals from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manchester.R 5,343 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,343, select.
Manchester.R 5,374 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,374, select.
Manchester.R 5,636 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,636, select.
Manchester.R 11,969 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Orkney Kirkwall on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,969, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

Kirkwall to Manchester: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 5,343
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester is R 9,895. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 9,895.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly from Orkney Kirkwall to Manchester is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Orkney Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Orkney Kirkwall Airport and Manchester Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Loganair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Flying from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • Kirkwall and Manchester share the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your KOI to MAN flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport. Many travellers pass through Aberdeen International Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport flight is R 5,343. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 9,895. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KOI to MAN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KOI to MAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport.

Handy information about Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

  • To get to Kirkwall Airport from central Kirkwall, it'll take around 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near KOI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Manchester in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Kirkwall Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to go to Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KOI to MAN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've seen Manchester, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its top sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are among its highlights.

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