Cheap flights from Manchester to Lerwick from £275

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SDZ
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Lerwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£374

One-way from

£275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£457
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Manchester to Lerwick
29/9
  • 29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • Manchester to Lerwick
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Manchester to Lerwick

Cheapest flights from Manchester to Lerwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Lerwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1012:55MAN - LSI
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1119:15LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£476
Sun 26/1012:55MAN - LSI
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 2/1116:30LSI - MAN
2 stops15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9£492
Thu 25/914:00MAN - LSI
2 stops17h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 30/908:15LSI - MAN
2 stops12h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9£514
Sun 26/1019:55MAN - LSI
1 stop11h 40mLoganair
Sun 2/1119:15LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 40mLoganair
Deal found 11/9£516
Thu 18/914:00MAN - LSI
2 stops17h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 25/916:25LSI - MAN
2 stops6h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9£531
Sat 25/1019:00MAN - LSI
2 stops37h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 1/1108:35LSI - MAN
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/9£533
Thu 25/908:30MAN - LSI
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/908:15LSI - MAN
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£559
Sat 25/1017:30MAN - LSI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1108:35LSI - MAN
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£578
Thu 18/912:30MAN - LSI
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/916:25LSI - MAN
2 stops6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£594
Fri 26/919:55MAN - LSI
1 stop12h 10mLoganair
Tue 30/908:15LSI - MAN
1 stop11h 05mLoganair
Deal found 11/9£605
Thu 25/908:30MAN - LSI
1 stop23h 10mLoganair
Tue 30/908:15LSI - MAN
1 stop11h 05mLoganair
Deal found 11/9£606
Thu 18/912:30MAN - LSI
1 stop19h 10mLoganair
Thu 25/916:25LSI - MAN
1 stop15h 30mLoganair
Deal found 11/9£647

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Manchester

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Lerwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 26/1

14:50-07:35

2 stops16h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 28/1

19:45-13:55

2 stops18h 10m

£375

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 26/1

16:20-07:35

2 stops15h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 28/1

19:45-07:55

1 stop12h 10m

£427

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sun 26/10

12:55-07:35

2 stops18h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 2/11

19:15-07:55

1 stop12h 40m

£476

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sun 25/1

19:55-19:15

1 stop23h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 1/2

19:15-15:35

2 stops20h 20m

£491

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sun 26/10

12:55-07:35

2 stops18h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 2/11

16:30-08:00

2 stops15h 30m

£492

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 25/9

14:00-07:40

2 stops17h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 30/9

08:15-20:45

2 stops12h 30m

£514

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 25/10

19:00-08:35

2 stops37h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 1/11

08:35-07:55

2 stops23h 20m

£533

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 25/9

08:30-07:40

1 stop23h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 30/9

08:15-20:45

2 stops12h 30m

£559

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 25/10

17:30-12:55

1 stop19h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 1/11

08:35-07:55

2 stops23h 20m

£578

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 26/9

19:55-08:05

1 stop12h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 30/9

08:15-19:20

1 stop11h 05m

£605

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/9

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Lerwick

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Lerwick. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Lerwick is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick (average of £384). Flying from Manchester 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 MAN to SDZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester 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 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Lerwick in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to Lerwick?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Lerwick?

Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Lerwick chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 100% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Lerwick on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Manchester to Lerwick, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Aberdeen (ABZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £501.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Lerwick, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Inverness (INV) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 50m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Lerwick, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Inverness (INV) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 33m.

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 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from Manchester to Lerwick. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LHR - FCO

The crew was wonderful. Service was great. The discomfort came from the passenger behind me kicking the seat.

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LHR - FCO

The crew was wonderful. Service was great. The discomfort came from the passenger behind me kicking the seat.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Lerwick?

    If you book a flight to Lerwick from Manchester, you will be flying from Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Manchester. There are 0 flights from Manchester to Lerwick per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Lerwick?

    Departing from Manchester to Lerwick will take you 16h 45m. Manchester and Lerwick are separated by a distance of 452 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Lerwick round-trip?

    British Airways, at £293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Lerwick. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Loganair. British Airways is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Lerwick?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Lerwick?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick (average of £384). Flying from Manchester 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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Alternative routes for Manchester to Lerwick

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Lerwick

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Lerwick. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£293Average£442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LoganairCheapest£342Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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