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Changes to security procedures on 1 June 2024
New regulations come into effect on 1 June 2024 which require UK airports to upgrade their X ray screening equipment for hand baggage to enhance the security experience for passengers.
From this date, passengers will be able to:
- Bring liquids in containers of up to 2 litres in hand baggage.
- Passengers should note that all liquids will need to be removed from hand baggage and liquid containers of 100ml or less should be placed in plastic bags measuring 20cm by 20cm in trays for screening.
- Leave all electronic devices in their hand baggage for screening.
Body scanners will be used to screen passengers. Passengers are able to request an alternative search method.
Security requirements will vary depending on the equipment used and passengers should check the guidance for each airport through which they will travel on their journey after this date.
We advise that passengers check the security procedures for all airports they will be travelling through in advance of journeys.
As everyone gets used to the new security procedures, please allow extra time to pass through security.
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Adverse Weather
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Food and Drink at Kirkwall Airport
The café at our airport serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals. Hot and cold drinks are also available from our vending machines, along with snacks. The vending machines are available adjacent to the inter-island check-in desks and in the departures lounge.
Café opening times:
Monday to Friday 06:15 – 18:30
Saturday 07:00 – 12:00
Sunday 13:00 – 18:30
Kirkwall Airport is a vital connection between the mainland and the Orkney Isles. It operates services to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness as well as island hops to Shetland, Fair Isle and Orkney’s North Isles.
Orkney contains some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, earning itself the name ‘The Egypt of the North’ from archaeologists.
Generations of seafarers, settlers and visitors have been attracted to this group of more than 70 islands scattered off the northern tip of Scotland's mainland. Today's visitors come in search of wildlife, history, outdoor activities and will find the famed Orcadian welcome.
Built in 1940, the airport was originally used for the defence of the Scapa Flow naval base. In 1986 the airport passed to Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.
More Tourist Information
Find out about the wonder of Orkney at visitorkney.com or VisitScotland.com.