How long is the flight from London to Lerwick?

British Airways can get you from London to Lerwick in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 581 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Lerwick round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Lerwick round-trip from £251. Users have found that British Airways is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from London to Lerwick?

While some choose either London City - Lerwick Sumburgh or London Gatwick - Lerwick Sumburgh, London Heathrow - Lerwick Sumburgh is the most popular route from London to Lerwick.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to SDZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Lerwick as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from London to Lerwick that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on London to Lerwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from London to Lerwick?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Lerwick.

Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Lerwick?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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Round-trip from	£260
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Popular in	September
Cheapest in	August
Average price	£912

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Wed 23/12

10:20-08:50

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Wed 31/12

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£156

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19:35-07:35

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00:00-00:00

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Wed 4/11

06:35-11:45

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Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

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Lerwick Sumburgh

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Lerwick Sumburgh

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£251

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20:55-11:45

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Lerwick Sumburgh

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19:35-07:15

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20:45-19:05

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19:35-08:00

1 stop12h 25m

£260

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17:00-07:35

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Lerwick?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick (average of £291). Flying from London to Lerwick in December is currently the most expensive (average of £450). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Lerwick?

Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from London to Lerwick on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Lerwick?

Edinburgh (EDI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £272.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Lerwick?

Flights via Aberdeen (ABZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Lerwick?

Flights via Aberdeen (ABZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lerwick

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Lerwick, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jim,Sept 2026

LHR - FLR

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

British Airways

6.7

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jim,Sept 2026

LHR - FLR

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

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How long is the flight from London to Lerwick?
British Airways can get you from London to Lerwick in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 581 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Lerwick round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Lerwick round-trip from £251. Users have found that British Airways is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most popular routes from London to Lerwick?
While some choose either London City - Lerwick Sumburgh or London Gatwick - Lerwick Sumburgh, London Heathrow - Lerwick Sumburgh is the most popular route from London to Lerwick.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Lerwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Lerwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Lerwick?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Lerwick.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Lerwick?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to Lerwick?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick (average of £291). Flying from London to Lerwick in December is currently the most expensive (average of £450). 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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Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from London to Lerwick on Cheapflights.

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Edinburgh (EDI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £272.

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Flights via Aberdeen (ABZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 53m.

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