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£169+ 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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 13 February 2026.

Fri 8/506:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop12h 30m
British Airways
Mon 11/519:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£249
Thu 1/1021:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Sun 4/1019:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£255
Fri 13/306:25
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop5h 20m
British Airways
Fri 20/319:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£262
Mon 27/706:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop12h 10m
British Airways
Tue 4/816:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£274
Fri 18/906:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Tue 22/912:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 9/2£280
Thu 12/307:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 25m
British Airways
Thu 19/319:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£285
Fri 7/822:10
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop9h 55m
British Airways
Fri 14/816:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£295
Wed 8/421:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop18h 00m
British Airways
Sun 12/419:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£300
Mon 27/719:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop12h 25m
British Airways
Tue 4/818:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£312
Thu 28/507:25
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 20m
British Airways
Sun 31/519:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop21h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£317
Fri 13/320:35
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop15h 30m
British Airways
Fri 20/319:20
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop12h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£330
Fri 7/820:25
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop15h 30m
British Airways
Fri 14/808:50
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop10h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£343

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 13 February 2026.

Return from

£249

One-way from

£136

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£415
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • London to Shetland
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

06:35-19:05

1 stop12h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 11/5

19:35-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

06:25-11:45

1 stop5h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 20/3

19:45-08:50

1 stop13h 05m

£262

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

07:50-19:15

1 stop11h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 19/3

19:45-19:50

1 stop24h 05m

£285

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 27/7

19:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 4/8

18:45-10:20

1 stop15h 35m

£312

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Fri 13/3

20:35-12:05

1 stop15h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 20/3

19:20-08:05

1 stop12h 45m

£330

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

07:50-07:35

1 stop23h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 29/3

19:15-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

£334

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

21:00-11:45

1 stop14h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 1/3

19:15-15:10

1 stop19h 55m

£337

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 27/3

07:45-19:15

1 stop11h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 3/4

19:35-20:50

1 stop25h 15m

£340

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 27/3

06:40-08:05

1 stop25h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 3/4

19:35-20:50

1 stop25h 15m

£348

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 1/6

20:25-08:20

1 stop11h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 7/6

18:45-09:05

1 stop14h 20m

£351

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 26 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
Loganair
From £175
British Airways
British Airways
From £242

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 13 February 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
7,736 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

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
7,736 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,736 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

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 (1 hour 5 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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