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£141+ Cheap flights to Shetland

— LSI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shetland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shetland

Thu 29/1014:20 -
1 stop4h 45m
Wed 4/1116:25 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 12/9£260
Wed 14/1014:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Wed 21/1008:10 -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 8/9£274
Tue 29/914:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Mon 19/1008:10 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 7/9£277
Mon 26/1020:45 -
1 stop10h 50m
Mon 2/1116:25 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 11/9£278
Thu 15/1020:55 -
1 stop22h 10m
Thu 22/1019:35 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 11/9£293
Wed 7/1007:50 -
1 stop23h 45m
Tue 13/1019:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 9/9£300
Tue 6/1014:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 13/1019:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/9£300
Sun 11/1018:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Mon 26/1016:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 8/9£303
Thu 29/1006:30 -
1 stop25h 05m
Wed 4/1116:25 -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 12/9£320
Wed 14/1013:20 -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 21/1008:10 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 8/9£336
Wed 14/1011:25 -
1 stop6h 45m
Wed 21/1008:50 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 8/9£342
Tue 6/1019:05 -
1 stop12h 30m
Tue 13/1019:35 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 8/9£355

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Return from

£258

One-way from

£141

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£465
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/1-11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • London to Shetland
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LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

17:45-07:35

1 stop13h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£141

LondonLerwick

LGW London Gatwick - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Sat 3/10

19:55-12:30

1 stop16h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£154

LondonLerwick

LTN London Luton - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LTNLSI

London Luton

Sat 3/10

14:25-12:30

2 stops22h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£169

LondonLerwick

STN London Stansted - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

STNLSI

London Stansted

Sat 3/10

16:15-12:30

2 stops20h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£169

LondonLerwick

LTN London Luton - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LTNLSI

London Luton

Thu 15/10

07:05-07:35

1 stop24h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£171

LondonLerwick

LCY London City - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 2/11

20:30-08:20

1 stop11h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178
Fastest return journey

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 15/10

07:25-11:45

1 stop4h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£189

LondonLerwick

LGW London Gatwick - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

19:05-07:35

1 stop12h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£200

LondonLerwick

STN London Stansted - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

STNLSI

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

20:50-08:20

1 stop11h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£206

LondonLerwick

LCY London City - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 15/10

06:55-11:45

1 stop4h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£211

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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 8 hours 58 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 £200
British Airways
British Airways
From £169

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

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

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 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
8,213 reviews
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Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

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
8,213 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,213 reviews
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Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

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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