Car Rental Orkney Kirkwall Airport

Car rental information for Orkney Kirkwall Airport

Kirkwall Airport is located in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It is the main airport serving the islands and is situated just 3 miles (4.8 km) from the town of Kirkwall. The airport is owned and operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL).

Kirkwall Airport offers flights to and from a number of destinations in the UK, including Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Stornoway, and Shetland. There are also flights to and from Bergen in Norway and Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The airport has a single terminal building with check-in desks, a café, and a small duty-free shop.

The airport is well-served by public transport. There is a bus service to and from Kirkwall town centre, which takes around 15 minutes. Taxis are also available from the airport, and car hire firms are located in the arrivals hall.

Kirkwall Airport is also a popular destination for private aircraft. There is a modern terminal building for private aircraft, with a lounge, refueling facilities, and a car park. The airport also has a control tower and a terminal building for passengers.

The airport is also home to a number of aviation-related businesses, including a flight school, aircraft maintenance companies, and a charter company. The airport also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including airshows and fly-ins.