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 operate between Aberdeen and Kirkwall and also Scrabster and Stromness. For timetables and prices, refer to the website www.northlinkferries.co.uk

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

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