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Make your booking with Kirkwall Airport taxi in less than 60 seconds with RideOn Minicabs. Fixed price transfers from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Stromness, St Magnus Cathedral, Skara Brae, the ferry terminals and all around Mainland Orkney.
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We provide special discount on return booking
Upon arrival at Kirkwall Airport, you don't want to be standing outside the small arrival terminal, wondering if a taxi will be here. Taxi availability at KOI is limited and mainly booked around flight arrival times, which is why booking a taxi ahead to KOI taxi Kirkwall Airport is the difference between a smooth landing and a stressful landing.
RideOn Minicabs services are available throughout the UK from the southern airports of Heathrow and Gatwick to the more distant Highlands and Islands airports such as Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and Stornoway. Whether you're travelling to a hotel in the heart of Kirkwall, from Orkney to the West Mainland for a wedding at a clifftop venue or travelling to Stromness to catch the NorthLink ferry, our drivers understand the roads, weather conditions and ferry timetables and get you there on time every time.
How its Work
Booking Kirkwall taxis with RideOn Minicabs can only take a minute. No callbacks and no "subject to confirmation" Our online quote system provides you with a fixed price up front.
Enter your pickup location (Kirkwall Airport, the hotel, a self-catering cottage or the ferry terminal at Stromness) and where you are dropping off. Include the date, time, and number of passengers. Our system instantly calculates the taxi cost Kirkwall to the airport or vice versa.
Choose from saloons for single travellers and couples, estates for the golfer or angler wishing to bring an additional kit, MPVs for families visiting the Highland Park Distillery or Skara Brae, or 8-seaters for touring parties who visit Scapa Flow. The passenger and luggage capacity are clearly displayed in each option.
Pay securely online. You will be notified by e-mail with your driver's name, vehicle information, and contact information. We monitor your flight, automatically calculate the pick-up time, and the driver waits in the small arrival area with a name board.
We offer all sorts of comfortable, well-maintained cars from RideOn Minicabs matched with local chauffeurs who are well versed in Orkney's roads. From a luxury, reliable and worry-free base at Kirkwall Airport for early morning flights from Aberdeen, out to Stromness to catch a ferry to Orkney or a tour of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney sites, everything is designed with luxury, reliability and peace of mind in mind.
Whether you're on your own heading to a meeting in Kirkwall, travelling as a family to explore the charming Italian Chapel or the world-famous Skara Brae, Golfers and anglers arriving with additional equipment or tour groups, our specialised taxi fleet is able to accommodate all of these types of travellers. The cars are all large, air-conditioned, well-maintained and fitted with up-to-date safety and comfort equipment to cope with Orkney's unpredictable climate and narrow roads.
Whether your group is small, meant for an airport to hotel ride, or large, such as a wedding, conference or cruise trip to Haston Pier, we have the perfect fit for your needs, size and budget. Wheelchair accessible vehicles and child seats can be arranged.
Make Out of 24/7 Access
Last-minute Loganair booking? Did they divert from the flight to Sumburgh? Late ferry from Aberdeenshire? Our 24/7 control team allows for same day Orkney transfers, flight cancellations & special requests, all over the islands. We also arrange onward transfers to the UK (including Manchester, Birmingham, and London City, etc.)
Customer Reviews
From the Loganair travellers commuting between Orkney and the Scottish mainland to first-time visitors taking to the islands, hundreds of travellers are using RideOn Minicabs to get to and from Kirkwall Airport each month. The core of all transfers is comfort, punctuality and reliability of the fixed price. Here are some of what some of the recent passengers to Kirkwall have said about their journey.
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RideOn sent the closest cab to Heathrow at 4am, clean, polite driver, fixed price - I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a reliable cab in London.
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Booked a taxi to Glasgow Airport the night before an early flight, the driver arrived 10 minutes early, assisted with the bags and the price was the same as what I'd quoted online. Amazing service, I'll definitely be booking with RiderOn again in the future.
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Very smooth and stress free, with an arrivals flight tracked and a name board waiting for the driver, I'm into this online taxi bookings service and can't praise it enough. Best ever used on a late-night flight to Glasgow.
Our Fleet
From solo flights to family holidays, our aircraft cater to all trips to Kirkwall Airport. From economical saloon cars for short journeys from the airport to town, through to estates with extra luggage, executive cars for business travellers, and MPVs and 8-seaters for party groups visiting Stromness, Skara Brae or the West Mainland. All vehicles are licensed, regularly checked and fully insured and driven by a licensed local driver.
Comfortable and budget-friendly option for everyday travel, airport transfers, and local journeys across London. Ideal for solo travellers, couples, and business commuters looking for reliable and economical transportation with enough luggage space for standard airport trips.
Spacious and practical vehicle choice for travellers carrying extra luggage, shopping bags, or sports equipment. Estate cars provide added boot space while maintaining comfort for passengers, making them ideal for airport transfers, family holidays, and long-distance travel.
Premium vehicles designed for corporate clients, business meetings, executive airport transfers, and travellers who value luxury and comfort. Executive cars offer stylish interiors, professional presentation, and a smooth travel experience for special occasions or business travel.
Perfect for families, group travel, and airport transfers with additional luggage requirements. These larger vehicles provide extra seating space and comfort for longer journeys while ensuring all passengers travel together conveniently in one vehicle.
Specially designed vehicles equipped for safe and comfortable wheelchair transportation. These accessible taxis provide easy entry, secure wheelchair access, and additional passenger space, ensuring stress-free travel for wheelchair users, families, and carers.
Ideal for larger groups, business teams, and family airport transfers requiring additional passenger and luggage capacity. These spacious vehicles allow everyone to travel together comfortably while offering generous room for suitcases and hand luggage.
Luxury vehicles created for VIP travel, weddings, special events, and high-end airport transfers. These top-class vehicles combine elegance, advanced comfort, and premium interiors to deliver an exceptional first-class travel experience.
Modern eco-friendly vehicles designed for passengers who prefer greener and quieter travel. These electric vehicles offer smooth rides, advanced comfort features, and reduced carbon emissions, making them perfect for airport transfers, corporate journeys, and environmentally conscious travellers.
Whether you're travelling for work on a regular basis with KOI for your monthly trips, or you're a first-time tourist visiting the Neolithic sites in Orkney, or you're a corporate traveller visiting the renewable energy and oil & gas operations in Scapa Flow, RideOn Minicabs can fit the needs of your Kirkwall taxi schedule to you. Repeat business trips to Orkney are easy with our account managers, priority dispatch and our consolidated monthly invoicing.
If you have any questions about your route, vehicle choice, or specific trip requirements, our 24/7 support team is ready to help.
Whatever the time and purpose of the journey, they all come up with the same quality of reliability at a predetermined cost. Our job is straightforward: to ensure that travelling at an airport is reliable, low-cost and truly stress-free, wherever it is and whatever the size of the terminal.
One of the most trusted ground transport companies in the UK, RideOn Minicabs operates in more than 30 UK cities and airports, from the busy Southern airports of Stansted and Luton to the more remote regional airports such as Kirkwall and City of Derry. Our drivers are meticulously selected for their familiarity with the local area, experience and customer service skills and are supervised 24 hours a day from our Greenford, London headquarters.
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You can book online through our quote form for an instant fixed price, call us on 020 3504 8169, or email sales@rideonminicabs.com. Online booking is the fastest; you'll receive confirmation within seconds along with your driver's details.
Yes, however, the taxi rank at the airport is small, and there are considerable times when more passengers want to use it than can fit in when flights arrive, during the summer cruise season and Orkney festivals. Pre-booking ensures that a specific vehicle is booked for you.
Taxi fare from Kirkwall Airport to Stromness is fixed and takes into account the distance (around 16 miles) and type of taxi. Get the exact price with our online quote tool, no meter and no surge pricing.
Taxi fares from Kirkwall town centre to the airport are one of the quickest taxi fares that we offer because the airport is situated approximately 2.5 miles Southeast of town. Get an instant fixed quote by entering your exact postcode for the pickup.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is located about 2.5 miles southeast of the town centre in Kirkwall and is normally a 7–10-minute drive (considering traffic and weather conditions).
Yes. One of our most popular taxi services to and from Kirkwall is to Stromness, especially for passengers taking a NorthLink Ferries ferry to Scrabster. Ferry timing is monitored to ensure on-time arrival.
Absolutely. We have cab service to Kirkwall on all of the Mainland Orkney, including Stromness, Birsay, Stenness, St Margaret's Hope, Houston and Tingwall ferry terminals for onward sailings to the North and South Isles.
Free flight monitoring is part of all bookings. If your flight is delayed or arrives early, the pickup time changes automatically if your flight to Loganair is from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness or Sumburgh.
60 minutes of free waiting time is available from the time your flight arrives, plenty of time to collect your bag at KOI's small terminal.
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals area with a name board which has your booking name. Their contact number will be given to you before your flight if you need to arrange this directly with them.
Yes, and there will be a discount if you book a round-trip transfer. Return bookings are popular with visitors staying for a few days or a week in Orkney.
Absolutely, our taxi service is available 24/7, 365/year including holidays, weekends and late night/early morning services.
Saloon cars, estate cars, executive cars, MPVs, 8-seaters, wheelchair accessible vehicles and luxury cars. The decision will depend on the size of your group and your luggage, and budget.
Yes. Up to 6 passengers can sit on our MPVs, and more than 6 can be loaded on our 8-seat minibuses suitable for wedding parties, tour groups and families with additional luggage.
Yes, infant seats, child seats, and booster seats can be provided upon request at no extra cost. If you have any particular requirements, please let them know when booking.
All major credit and debit cards, PayPal, bank transfer and cash accepted to the driver. For corporate clients, you can also choose to get your monthly invoice.
Yes. The date, time, vehicle type, and/or destination can be changed by calling our 24/7 line or by replying to your confirmation email. Changes are recommended at least 2 hours prior to pick-up.
Yes, all our drivers are fully licensed by their local licensing authority; DBS checked and insured by comprehensive commercial insurance.
Generally, our flight tracking system will alert us to cancellations. If your flight is cancelled, please inform us as early as possible, and we will reschedule your transfer for a new date, if possible, without any extra charge.
Yes, we also offer taxi hires from Sumburgh (Shetland), Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) and throughout the mainland of Scotland such as Aberdeen, Inverness and the Highlands.