Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick from £181

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SDZ
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick are usually found in April or July, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 3 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£295

One-way from

£181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£342

Good round-trip deal

£322 or less
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 16/10-23/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick (SDZ).

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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 3 September 2025.

Thu 16/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Thu 23/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 1/9£295
Sat 8/1107:20EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Tue 18/1118:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 1/9£296
Mon 13/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Mon 27/1008:50LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 1/9£303
Fri 10/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Mon 20/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 2/9£304
Wed 1/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Wed 8/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 1/9£316
Fri 17/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Fri 24/1008:50LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 2/9£319
Mon 13/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Wed 22/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 1/9£320
Fri 17/1005:50EDI - LSI
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1008:50LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9£334
Thu 16/1015:30EDI - LSI
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9£336
Fri 10/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1019:45LSI - EDI
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9£338

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Price

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 23/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£295

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/11

07:20-08:45

Nonstop1h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 18/11

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£296

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 27/10

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£303

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£304

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 8/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£316

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 24/10

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£319

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 22/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£320

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/10

05:50-08:05

2 stops26h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 24/10

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£334

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

15:30-07:40

2 stops16h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 23/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£336

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/10

19:45-14:40

2 stops18h 55m

£338

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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 29 August 2025.

Booking 60 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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 3 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Lerwick in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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  • 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 £277. Loganair is priced at 22% 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 Loganair (85%), British Airways (85%) and KLM (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    On average you can expect to pay £403 for a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick. The cheapest flight overall is £311 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) is currently priced at £296.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LoganairCheapest£277Average£343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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