£136+ 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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
31 août — 7 sept.1
1 adult

Flights to Shetland in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shetland in 2025, 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 26 août 2025.

Return from

£332

One-way from

£131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£380
9/10-16/10
  • 9/10-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • London to Lerwick
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • London to Shetland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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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 26 août 2025.

jeu. 9/1021:20LTN - LSI
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 16/1019:45LSI - LTN
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£332
jeu. 9/1013:20LGW - LSI
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 16/1019:45LSI - LGW
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£341
jeu. 16/1019:05LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 21/1019:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£342
sam. 6/1211:30LCY - LSI
1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways
mer. 10/1208:50LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/8£344
mer. 8/1019:20LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer. 15/1019:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£351
mar. 23/912:15LHR - LSI
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
mar. 30/908:15LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/8£353
sam. 25/1019:20LHR - LSI
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
mer. 29/1008:10LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8£355
jeu. 9/1010:10LHR - LSI
1 stop5h 40mBritish Airways
jeu. 16/1016:25LSI - LHR
1 stop3h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8£356
mer. 8/1011:25LCY - LSI
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
mer. 15/1012:15LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/8£360
jeu. 2/1017:00LHR - LSI
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
sam. 4/1014:35LSI - LHR
1 stop6h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8£367
jeu. 16/1006:45STN - LSI
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 21/1019:45LSI - STN
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£373
lun. 1/1212:15LGW - LSI
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
dim. 7/1213:20LSI - LGW
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£374

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LTN - LSI

LTNLSI

London Luton

jeu. 9/10

21:20-08:05

2 stops34h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

jeu. 16/10

19:45-21:55

1 stop26h 10m

£332

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

jeu. 9/10

13:20-07:40

1 stop18h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

jeu. 16/10

19:45-17:20

1 stop21h 35m

£341

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

jeu. 16/10

19:05-07:40

1 stop12h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

mar. 21/10

19:45-07:50

1 stop12h 05m

£342

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

sam. 6/12

11:30-12:50

1 stop25h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

mer. 10/12

08:50-14:25

1 stop5h 35m

£344

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

mer. 8/10

19:20-07:40

1 stop12h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

mer. 15/10

19:45-07:50

1 stop12h 05m

£351

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

mar. 23/9

12:15-07:40

1 stop19h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

mar. 30/9

08:15-16:15

1 stop8h 00m

£353

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

sam. 25/10

19:20-12:55

1 stop17h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

mer. 29/10

08:10-16:25

1 stop8h 15m

£355

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

jeu. 9/10

10:10-15:50

1 stop5h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

jeu. 16/10

16:25-19:55

1 stop3h 30m

£356

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

mer. 8/10

11:25-08:20

1 stop20h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

mer. 15/10

12:15-20:25

1 stop8h 10m

£360

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

lun. 22/12

08:15-19:15

1 stop11h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

sam. 27/12

08:35-10:45

1 stop26h 10m

£360

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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 6 hours 18 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 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 26 août 2025.
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.

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

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

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

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.

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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