Cheap flights from Manchester to Kirkwall from £389

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — KOI
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Kirkwall
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Kirkwall. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Wed 11/317:25
MAN
-
KOI
2 stops16h 20m
British Airways
Wed 18/310:15
KOI
-
MAN
2 stops9h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£389
Wed 11/308:15
MAN
-
KOI
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/312:55
KOI
-
MAN
1 stop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£403
Thu 19/317:20
MAN
-
KOI
2 stops20h 40m
British Airways
Mon 23/310:15
KOI
-
MAN
2 stops21h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£405
Wed 11/316:15
MAN
-
KOI
1 stop3h 20m
Loganair
Wed 18/312:55
KOI
-
MAN
1 stop6h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 11/2£444
Fri 13/319:55
MAN
-
KOI
2 stops15h 10m
British Airways
Fri 20/317:15
KOI
-
MAN
2 stops14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£450
Fri 13/312:10
MAN
-
KOI
1 stop4h 35m
Loganair
Fri 20/314:30
KOI
-
MAN
1 stop4h 50m
Loganair
Deal found 11/2£455
Mon 13/419:55
MAN
-
KOI
1 stop13h 50m
Loganair
Wed 15/417:15
KOI
-
MAN
1 stop14h 40m
Loganair
Deal found 11/2£469
Thu 26/212:20
MAN
-
KOI
1 stop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:30
KOI
-
MAN
2 stops8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£470
Fri 27/217:20
MAN
-
KOI
2 stops17h 25m
British Airways
Tue 3/310:15
KOI
-
MAN
2 stops9h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£480

Find flight deals from Manchester to Kirkwall

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£389

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£474
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Manchester to Kirkwall
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Manchester

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Kirkwall

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Thu 19/3

17:20-14:00

2 stops20h 40m

Kirkwall Arpt

Mon 23/3

10:15-07:45

2 stops21h 30m

£405

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Fri 13/3

19:55-11:05

2 stops15h 10m

Kirkwall Arpt

Fri 20/3

17:15-08:00

2 stops14h 45m

£450

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Fri 13/3

12:10-16:45

1 stop4h 35m

Kirkwall Arpt

Fri 20/3

14:30-19:20

1 stop4h 50m

£455

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Mon 13/4

19:55-09:45

1 stop13h 50m

Kirkwall Arpt

Wed 15/4

17:15-07:55

1 stop14h 40m

£469

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Thu 26/2

12:20-16:45

1 stop4h 25m

Kirkwall Arpt

Mon 2/3

07:30-15:35

2 stops8h 05m

£470

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Fri 27/2

17:20-10:45

2 stops17h 25m

Kirkwall Arpt

Tue 3/3

10:15-19:40

2 stops9h 25m

£480

ManchesterKirkwall

MAN - KOI

MANKOI

Manchester

Fri 27/2

15:50-19:35

1 stop3h 45m

Kirkwall Arpt

Tue 3/3

07:30-12:10

2 stops28h 40m

£500

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Deals found on 12/2

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Kirkwall?

Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Kirkwall chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Kirkwall on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Kirkwall?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Manchester to Kirkwall, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Inverness (INV) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £346.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Kirkwall?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Kirkwall, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Inverness (INV) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 2h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Kirkwall?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Kirkwall, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Inverness (INV) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kirkwall

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kirkwall. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kirkwall. Reviews last updated 15 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Manchester to Kirkwall have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Manchester to Kirkwall flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Kirkwall?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Manchester to Kirkwall in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 388 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Kirkwall round-trip?

    British Airways, at £155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Kirkwall. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Loganair. British Airways is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Kirkwall that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Kirkwall flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Kirkwall.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Kirkwall?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Kirkwall by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Kirkwall

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£155Average£347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LoganairCheapest£273Average£405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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