How long is the flight from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

Departing from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh will take you 1h 25m. The distance between Lerwick Sumburgh Airport and Edinburgh is about 282 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

Consider Loganair (73%), British Airways (73%) or KLM (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh.

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Lerwick Sumburgh to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Lerwick Sumburgh; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Lerwick Sumburgh per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Lerwick Sumburgh. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Lerwick Sumburgh?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Lerwick Sumburgh to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Lerwick Sumburgh; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Lerwick Sumburgh per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Lerwick Sumburgh. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.
How long is the flight from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh?
Departing from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh will take you 1h 25m. The distance between Lerwick Sumburgh Airport and Edinburgh is about 282 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh?
Consider Loganair (73%), British Airways (73%) or KLM (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for flights from Sumburgh/Shetland to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sumburgh/Shetland to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sumburgh/Shetland to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sumburgh/Shetland to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sumburgh/Shetland to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sumburgh/Shetland to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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