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£143+ Cheap flights to Shetland

— LSI
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
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Flights to Shetland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shetland

Wed 16/1207:25 -
1 stop4h 20m
Wed 23/1212:15 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 25/8£250
Wed 18/1112:15 -
1 stop3h 35m
Sun 22/1113:15 -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 27/8£252
Tue 10/1113:35 -
1 stop5h 30m
Tue 17/1108:10 -
1 stop4h 00m
Deal found 25/8£252
Wed 2/1212:15 -
1 stop6h 50m
Wed 9/1212:15 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 25/8£256
Wed 14/1012:05 -
1 stop7h 00m
Tue 20/1016:25 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 23/8£258
Fri 30/1006:25 -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 31/1008:35 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 26/8£259
Sun 11/1018:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Mon 26/1016:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 24/8£260
Wed 28/1010:50 -
1 stop8h 15m
Tue 10/1108:10 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 25/8£261
Wed 7/1018:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Wed 14/1019:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 23/8£266
Wed 2/1208:05 -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 11/1208:10 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 22/8£277
Thu 15/1014:05 -
1 stop4h 05m
Wed 21/1008:50 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 23/8£297
Wed 18/1115:45 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sun 22/1113:15 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 27/8£310

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Return from

£250

One-way from

£143

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£283
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/12-23/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 05m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • London to Shetland
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 7/1

18:05-11:45

1 stop17h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 11/1

19:35-10:45

1 stop15h 10m

£259

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

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

£260

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 15/2

20:45-15:50

1 stop19h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 18/2

16:25-10:45

1 stop18h 20m

£268

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

08:05-15:50

1 stop7h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 11/12

08:10-15:05

1 stop6h 55m

£277
Fastest return journey

LondonLerwick

LCY London City - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 15/10

14:05-18:10

1 stop4h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 21/10

08:50-14:50

1 stop6h 00m

£297

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 21/9

21:35-08:20

1 stop10h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 28/9

19:35-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

£313

LondonLerwick

LHR London Heathrow - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

08:55-07:35

1 stop22h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 19/11

16:25-20:55

1 stop4h 30m

£314

LondonLerwick

LGW London Gatwick - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

19:10-07:35

1 stop12h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 14/10

19:35-07:50

1 stop12h 15m

£330

LondonLerwick

LTN London Luton - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LTNLSI

London Luton

Wed 6/1

18:30-07:35

1 stop13h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 20/1

19:35-09:50

1 stop14h 15m

£331

LondonLerwick

LGW London Gatwick - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

19:05-07:35

1 stop12h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 13/10

19:35-07:50

1 stop12h 15m

£334

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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 7 hours 25 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 £199
British Airways
British Airways
From £168

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
8,194 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

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
8,194 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,194 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

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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