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£141+ Cheap flights to Shetland

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shetland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shetland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 June 2026.

Thu 19/1114:25
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 40m
British Airways
Mon 23/1112:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£256
Mon 27/706:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop24h 40m
British Airways
Mon 3/819:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£256
Sun 11/1016:20
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop15h 15m
British Airways
Mon 26/1008:10
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop7h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£257
Tue 10/1114:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 10m
British Airways
Wed 11/1112:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£263
Wed 22/718:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop13h 35m
British Airways
Mon 27/719:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£265
Thu 23/707:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop24h 35m
British Airways
Mon 27/719:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£276
Tue 13/1017:20
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Tue 20/1018:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£310
Thu 13/806:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Tue 18/818:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£311
Fri 20/1119:45
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop13h 00m
British Airways
Sun 22/1113:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£312
Tue 22/909:45
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop26h 00m
British Airways
Fri 25/908:50
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£321
Fri 20/1114:05
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 05m
British Airways
Mon 23/1112:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop5h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£334
Sun 11/1020:05
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop12h 15m
British Airways
Mon 26/1012:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop6h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£335

Find flight deals to Shetland

Find the latest flights to Shetland 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 10 June 2026.

Return from

£256

One-way from

£141

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£450
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 50m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • London to Shetland
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LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 11/10

18:00-07:35

1 stop13h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 26/10

16:25-10:45

1 stop18h 20m

£257
Fastest return journey

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

14:55-19:05

1 stop4h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 11/11

12:15-16:55

1 stop4h 40m

£263

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 20/8

07:00-15:50

1 stop8h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 24/8

19:35-21:05

1 stop25h 30m

£265

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 22/7

21:50-07:35

1 stop9h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 27/7

19:35-15:00

1 stop19h 25m

£271

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Sun 11/10

19:35-08:20

1 stop12h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 26/10

08:50-14:25

1 stop5h 35m

£294

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

06:25-11:55

1 stop5h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 22/11

13:15-17:25

1 stop4h 10m

£299

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

17:00-07:35

1 stop14h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 14/7

19:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

£301

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Tue 13/10

17:20-08:20

1 stop15h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 20/10

18:45-09:05

1 stop14h 20m

£310

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Fri 11/9

06:55-11:45

1 stop4h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 16/9

18:45-08:00

1 stop13h 15m

£356

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

10:20-11:45

1 stop25h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 11/11

12:15-07:55

1 stop19h 40m

£363

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shetland

How long is the flight to Shetland?

On average, a flight from London to Shetland takes 10 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Shetland 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 Shetland?

The most popular airline flying from London to Shetland is British Airways.

Loganair
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From £199
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British Airways
From £196

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shetland?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Shetland is British Airways.

Rainfall in Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Shetland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shetland 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 Shetland when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Shetland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shetland, 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 Shetland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shetland. 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 Shetland. Reviews last updated 10 June 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
8,036 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

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
8,036 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,036 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

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 Shetland

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shetland 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 Shetland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shetland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shetland.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shetland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shetland, 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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