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£135+ Cheap flights to Lerwick

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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13 Feb — 20 Feb1
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Flights to Lerwick in 2026

Find the latest flights to Lerwick in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 14 January 2026.

Return from

£253

One-way from

£135

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£438
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • London to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Lerwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lerwick. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Tue 24/313:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop5h 40m
British Airways
Wed 1/412:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£246
Fri 27/221:05
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 40m
British Airways
Fri 6/319:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£253
Fri 10/708:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop10h 30m
British Airways
Thu 16/718:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£265
Fri 18/906:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Tue 22/912:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£279
Thu 2/407:05
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 05m
British Airways
Wed 8/418:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£282
Thu 23/407:25
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 20m
British Airways
Thu 30/416:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£289
Sat 28/207:10
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 55m
British Airways
Sat 7/309:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£292
Thu 26/210:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop8h 20m
British Airways
Thu 5/308:10
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£296
Fri 10/709:50
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop26h 05m
British Airways
Thu 16/718:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£299
Thu 1/1007:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop3h 55m
British Airways
Sun 4/1019:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£299
Thu 21/511:25
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop20h 55m
British Airways
Mon 25/518:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop24h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£309
Fri 27/219:35
LGW
-
LSI
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/319:45
LSI
-
LGW
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£311

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Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

13:35-19:15

1 stop5h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 1/4

12:15-17:00

1 stop4h 45m

£246

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

21:05-08:45

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 6/3

19:45-08:50

1 stop13h 05m

£265

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 2/4

07:05-18:10

1 stop11h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 8/4

18:45-07:25

1 stop12h 40m

£282

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

07:25-11:45

1 stop4h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 30/4

16:25-21:00

1 stop4h 35m

£289

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

07:10-12:05

1 stop4h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 7/3

09:15-15:35

1 stop6h 20m

£292

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Fri 10/7

20:25-11:55

1 stop15h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 16/7

18:45-08:40

1 stop13h 55m

£302

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Fri 27/2

19:35-08:05

1 stop12h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 6/3

19:45-07:50

1 stop12h 05m

£311

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

11:55-19:05

1 stop7h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 15/4

08:10-12:05

1 stop3h 55m

£332

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 2/4

06:55-11:45

1 stop4h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 8/4

18:45-09:05

1 stop14h 20m

£343

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

10:55-19:15

1 stop8h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 5/3

17:55-07:45

2 stops13h 50m

£351

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Best time to book a flight to Lerwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lerwick

When is the best time to book a flight to Lerwick?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Lerwick. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Lerwick. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Lerwick?

On average, a flight from London to Lerwick takes 5 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Lerwick from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lerwick?

The most popular airline flying from London to Lerwick is British Airways.

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From £243

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lerwick?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Lerwick is British Airways.

Rainfall in Lerwick by month

Plan your trip to Lerwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lerwick ranges from 50.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lerwick when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Lerwick by month

Plan your trip to Lerwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick, 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 12.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lerwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lerwick. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lerwick. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,676 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,676 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,676 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.

FAQs about flying to Lerwick

Getting around Lerwick

Due to Lerwick’s size it is easily navigable on foot, but it is recommended that visitors hire a car so they can visit the local attractions and access ferry points for trips to other islands. 

Getting from the Airport to the City

A regular airport bus service operates between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Lerwick throughout the day, and takes approximately 40 minutes. Private hire taxis and car rental is also available.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lerwick if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lerwick on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lerwick?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lerwick.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lerwick depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lerwick, Aberdeen Dyce offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Lerwick Sumburgh have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lerwick Sumburgh can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lerwick Sumburgh?

    Yes. Lerwick Sumburgh has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sumburgh Hotel is the closest property to Lerwick Sumburgh (0.0 mi away from Lerwick Sumburgh).

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