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£139+ Cheap flights to Lerwick

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30 Oct — 6 Nov1
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Flights to Lerwick in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lerwick

Tue 29/1220:55 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 5/119:35 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 26/9£258
Mon 9/1120:45 -
1 stop22h 20m
Mon 16/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 28/9£260
Tue 10/1115:05 -
1 stop4h 00m
Tue 17/1108:50 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 25/9£261
Mon 28/1221:10 -
1 stop11h 10m
Sat 9/108:35 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 29/9£263
Wed 11/1121:00 -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 18/1116:25 -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 27/9£271
Fri 6/1106:35 -
1 stop12h 30m
Mon 9/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 25/9£274
Thu 5/1110:55 -
1 stop20h 40m
Wed 11/1119:35 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 25/9£276
Tue 20/1007:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 12/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 27/9£279
Thu 5/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 00m
Wed 11/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 25/9£323
Tue 29/1210:20 -
1 stop25h 25m
Tue 5/112:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 26/9£339
Tue 10/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 00m
Tue 17/1108:10 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 25/9£366
Wed 11/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 00m
Wed 18/1119:35 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 27/9£370

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Return from

£258

One-way from

£139

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£912
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/12-5/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • London to Lerwick
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (£50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonLerwick

LGW London Gatwick - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Wed 23/12

10:20-08:50

1 stop22h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£156

LondonLerwick

LGW London Gatwick - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

19:35-07:35

1 stop12h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£174

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

06:35-11:45

1 stop5h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£192
Fastest return journey

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 15/10

09:45-13:15

1 stop3h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£218

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 16/10

11:55-08:05

1 stop20h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£251

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 29/12

20:55-11:45

1 stop14h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 5/1

19:35-07:15

1 stop11h 40m

£258

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

08:00-07:35

1 stop23h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 22/11

19:15-08:00

1 stop12h 45m

£260

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

20:45-19:05

1 stop22h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 16/11

19:35-08:00

1 stop12h 25m

£260

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 7/1

17:00-07:35

1 stop14h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 11/1

19:35-10:45

1 stop15h 10m

£261

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

07:50-19:05

2 stops11h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£289

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lerwick

How long is the flight to Lerwick?

On average, a flight from London to Lerwick takes 6 hours 0 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.

Loganair
Loganair
From £204
British Airways
British Airways
From £251

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

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

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 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
8,243 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jim,Sept 2026

LHR - FLR

The check-in and customer service were excellent as usual!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,243 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,243 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jim,Sept 2026

LHR - FLR

The check-in and customer service were excellent as usual!

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 £111, while return flights cost around £287.

  • 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 (0 hours 55 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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