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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick from £306

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SDZ
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick are usually found in July or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Thu 4/1206:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Mon 8/1218:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 19/11£453
Thu 4/1206:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1219:45LSI - EDI
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£465
Wed 3/1206:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Sun 7/1216:30LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 18/11£471
Wed 19/1106:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Wed 26/1118:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 18/11£563
Wed 19/1108:45EDI - LSI
2 stops22h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 26/1108:10LSI - EDI
2 stops24h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11£670
Wed 19/1116:45EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:45LSI - EDI
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£692

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Lerwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lerwick (SDZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£306

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£431

Good round-trip deal

£333 or less
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 16/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick (SDZ).
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EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 17/3

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£328

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 17/1

12:20-20:20

2 stops8h 00m

£339

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/3

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 31/3

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£340

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

15:15-07:35

2 stops16h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 15/2

13:15-10:05

2 stops20h 50m

£353

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/3

17:30-12:05

2 stops18h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 31/3

08:10-20:25

2 stops12h 15m

£375

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

14:05-07:35

2 stops17h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 22/1

09:40-11:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£376

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

19:15-18:35

2 stops23h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 20/1

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£377

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

16:45-18:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 22/1

09:40-11:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£381

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick (average of £208). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick in November is currently the most expensive (average of £351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SDZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Lerwick in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Lerwick per day. 1 airline has flights to Lerwick from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Lerwick will take you 1h 30m. The distance from Edinburgh to Lerwick is about 282 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Lerwick round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick round-trip from £283. Loganair is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick are KLM (83%), Loganair (81%) and British Airways (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    On average you can expect to pay £373 for a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick. The cheapest flight overall is £308 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) is currently priced at £307.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Lerwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Lerwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick (average of £208). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick in November is currently the most expensive (average of £351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LoganairCheapest£283Average£358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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