There are daily flights to Kirkwall from all major airports in the UK (Operated by British Airways) To check out the website go to www.britishairways.co.uk

Check out connecting flights up to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow operated by EasyJet (website at www.easyjet.co.uk)

If you drive, or take a bus or train to the North of Scotland you can then cross over to Orkney using one of the following Ferries
Northlink Ferries sail from Aberdeen on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday (returning on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and arrive in Kirkwall. Northlink also depart from Scrabster (arriving in Stromness) 7 days a week. More information is available from the website at www.northlinkferries.co.uk

Pentland Ferries also operate between Gills Bay in Caithness and St Margaret's Hope, 7 days a week. Their timetable can be found at www.pentlandferries.com

A passenger only ferry operates between John O'Groats and Burwick 7 days a week operated by John O' Groats Ferries The website can be found at www.jogferry.co.uk