Fly private between Kirkwall and Papa Westray from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Kirkwall (WIC) to Papa Westray (KOI), and from Papa Westray (KOI) back to Kirkwall (WIC).
As the crow flies, Kirkwall to Papa Westray is roughly 57 kilometres — 35 miles, or 31 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Kirkwall–Papa Westray spans US$8,000 – US$11,000: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 29 min | 26 min – 32 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 29 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Kirkwall, United Kingdom: Wick John O'Groats Airport.
Papa Westray, United Kingdom: Kirkwall Airport.
| Wick John O'Groats Airport | Kirkwall Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPC / WIC | EGPA / KOI |
| Longest hard runway | 6,007 ft | 4,690 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 126 ft | 50 ft |
| Distance from city | 57 km | 44 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,690 ft at Kirkwall Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,190 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,728 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,690 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,628 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,490 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,108 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,790 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,338 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,690 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,828 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,190 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,908 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,490 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,408 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,190 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,628 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,412 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 490 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,828 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 886 ft short |
4,600 km 4,528 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 240 ft short |
5,926 km 5,854 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 210 ft short |
6,400 km 6,328 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2 ft short |
7,220 km 7,148 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 750 ft short |
7,400 km 7,328 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 610 ft short |
7,800 km 7,728 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 100 ft short |
7,400 km 7,328 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,310 ft short |
14,260 km 14,188 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,110 ft short |
11,112 km 11,040 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,310 ft short |
12,960 km 12,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 110 ft short |
11,945 km 11,873 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kirkwall Airport (4,690 ft, 0 km) · Eday Airport · Stronsay Airport · Sanday Airport · Papa Westray Airport · Westray Airport (52 ft, 3 km) · Eday Airport · Sanday Airport
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Kirkwall and Papa Westray is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Kirkwall–Papa Westray trip to about 29 min gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Demand on Kirkwall–Papa Westray comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$11,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 29 min gate to gate across the 57 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kirkwall–Papa Westray departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Kirkwall–Papa Westray charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Papa Westray to Kirkwall runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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