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£138+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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Flights to Lerwick in 2026

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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 9 February 2026.

Thu 23/414:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 10m
British Airways
Tue 28/416:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 6/2£246
Sun 5/408:30
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop23h 50m
British Airways
Tue 21/408:10
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2£249
Sun 19/407:05
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop25h 15m
British Airways
Tue 28/416:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 9/2£250
Sun 5/407:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop24h 30m
British Airways
Mon 20/419:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2£257
Sun 19/421:45
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop10h 35m
British Airways
Wed 22/419:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 9/2£258
Wed 11/312:40
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop18h 55m
British Airways
Tue 17/308:10
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop7h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2£264
Thu 9/407:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop12h 05m
British Airways
Tue 21/416:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2£266
Mon 6/721:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop10h 45m
British Airways
Mon 13/708:50
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 6/2£267
Sun 5/408:30
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop23h 50m
British Airways
Fri 24/419:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop25h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2£274
Fri 18/906:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Tue 22/912:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/2£280
Wed 11/311:05
LTN
-
LSI
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/319:45
LSI
-
LTN
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£281
Sun 5/419:05
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop13h 15m
British Airways
Wed 22/408:50
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop6h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2£284

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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 9 February 2026.

Return from

£246

One-way from

£138

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

£416
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 50m total
  • London to Lerwick
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  • British Airways
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • London to Lerwick
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

21:50-07:35

1 stop9h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/4

16:25-21:05

1 stop4h 40m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

14:55-19:05

1 stop4h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/4

16:25-22:30

1 stop6h 05m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

08:30-08:20

1 stop23h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 21/4

08:10-15:00

1 stop6h 50m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

06:35-08:05

1 stop25h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 11/5

18:45-10:45

1 stop16h 00m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

12:40-07:35

1 stop18h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 17/3

08:10-15:20

1 stop7h 10m

£264

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

06:35-19:05

1 stop12h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 21/4

08:10-15:00

1 stop6h 50m

£266

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

07:00-19:05

1 stop12h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 21/4

16:25-21:05

1 stop4h 40m

£266

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

21:35-08:20

1 stop10h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 13/7

08:50-14:55

1 stop6h 05m

£267

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

08:30-08:20

1 stop23h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 24/4

19:35-20:50

1 stop25h 15m

£274

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

06:35-08:05

1 stop25h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/4

19:35-19:15

1 stop23h 40m

£274

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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 6 February 2026.

Booking 66 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 9 hours 48 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 £175
British Airways
British Airways
From £242

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 9 February 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
7,721 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,721 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,721 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lerwick?

    Lerwick Sumburgh is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lerwick. One-way flights to Lerwick Sumburgh typically cost £173, while return flights cost around £166.

  • 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 5 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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