Kirkwall parking guide
- Official parking options
- 1
- Drop-off charge
- Free
- Checked
- 3 Oct 2026
Parking options at Kirkwall
The official parking products listed on Kirkwall Airport’s own website. We don’t show prices: they vary by date and by how far ahead you book, so check the live price on the operator’s site before you travel.
| Car park | Type | Terminal | Getting to the terminal | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car parkRun by HIAL Short and long stay; first 2 hours free, then £3 per 24 hours. One EV charger. | Car park | Terminal: All | Short walk to the terminal | Book or view Car park (opens the operator’s website) |
Official Kirkwall parking page
Independent off-airport car parks and meet-and-greet firms also serve many airports. We only list ones we have checked — read on- vs off-airport parking and how to check a car park is legitimate before booking one.
Drop-off & pick-up
Free
Terminal drop-off: Free (up to 2 hours in the car park)
As stated on the airport’s website, checked 3 October 2026. Charges can change — check before you travel.
Drop-off is free: the car park is free for up to 2 hours.
Picking someone up
Park free for up to 2 hours. A Stagecoach bus meets scheduled flights.
Getting there by public transport
- Stagecoach runs a bus to meet scheduled flights, with a reduced service at other times.
- Book a taxi before you arrive.
Blue Badge parking & EV charging
Blue Badge & assistance
Accessible and Blue Badge bays are in the car parks. Blue Badge holders travelling off the island are exempt from charges — show your badge (or a copy or photo) at the information desk for a free exit ticket. NHS passengers with an appointment letter are also exempt.
Electric vehicle charging
One EV charging point in the main car park near the exit barrier.
Tips for Kirkwall
- Parking is free for the first 2 hours, then £3 per 24 hours.
- North Isles residents using the inter-island flights can park free — register with the airport at least 5 working days ahead (one car per household).
- Pay at the pay stations at the terminal entrance or in the car park shelter (cash or card) before leaving.
Kirkwall is the hub for Orkney's inter-island flights to the North Isles; North Isles residents using those flights can register for free parking.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages (shown as text, not links), mainly the airport’s own website:
- hial.co.uk/kirkwall-airport/airport-information-10/4?documentId=55&categoryId=20010 — car parking, drop-off, Blue Badge (checked 2026-10-03)
- hial.co.uk/kirkwall-airport/airport-information-10/3?documentId=55&categoryId=20010 — getting here (checked 2026-10-03)
- hial.co.uk/news/article/266/cabinet-secretary-announces-return-to-full-island-services-in-october — Inverness links resuming in October 2026 (checked 2026-10-03)
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