Edinburgh → Kirkwall flight delays
EDINBURGH → KIRKWALL · all airlines · 1,163 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
21%of the time, by +62 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
79%
Delayed 3h+
0.5%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg when late
+62m
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When does EDINBURGH → KIRKWALL run late?
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Delays peak in August (32% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Edinburgh to Kirkwall flight delayed?
About 21% of EDINBURGH → KIRKWALL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 62 minutes when they do, based on 1,163 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on EDINBURGH → KIRKWALL?
August is the worst, with 32% of flights delayed, while April is the most reliable at 5%.
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