• NorthLink Ferries vessel MV Hamnavoe - image by Nick McCaffrey

Travel information

Get the latest information on travel to, from and within Orkney.

Updated - 18/4/22

Visitors are welcome to travel to Orkney to enjoy our islands, and our community looks forward to seeing you all here.

If you’re planning a trip to the islands, please book your tickets early and check with your transport providers before planning your trip for more information.

We’d also ask you not to visit Orkney if you don’t have your travel and accommodation pre-booked.

Bookings with NorthLink Ferries can be made via the official website or by phoning 0800 111 4422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885 500 (International).

Watch the NorthLink Ferries video on how to stay safe whilst travelling to and from Orkney.

Pentland Ferries bookings can be made via the official website or by phoning 0800 688 8998.

Flight bookings to and from Orkney with Loganair are available - find out more and book via the Loganair website.

Watch the Loganair video on how to stay safe whilst flying to and from Orkney.

If you're planning to travel within Orkney, all passengers must book in advance with Orkney Ferries by phoning 01856 872 044. Visit the Orkney Ferries website for updated information.

Loganair’s inter-isles flights are operating.

Local bus services for the Orkney mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray are operating. Information on how to stay safe when travelling by bus is available on the Stagecoach website.

Remember, wearing a mask indoors in public places and on public transport is recommended, although it is no longer a legal requirement.

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