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£152+ 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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Return from

£312

One-way from

£152

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£324
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • London to Lerwick
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • London to Shetland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 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 11 July 2025.

Mon 25/806:15LHR - LSI
1 stop26h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 1/919:45LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/7£312
Tue 19/817:20LCY - LSI
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/808:50LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£336
Tue 23/906:55LCY - LSI
1 stop5h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 26/908:50LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£353
Tue 19/818:25STN - LSI
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/808:50LSI - STN
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£398
Tue 19/819:05LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/819:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£408
Mon 25/819:50LTN - LSI
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/919:45LSI - LTN
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£420
Sun 24/820:55LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/816:30LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£429
Tue 23/909:45LHR - LSI
1 stop3h 45mLoganair
Fri 26/912:55LSI - LHR
2 stops4h 50mLoganair
Deal found 9/7£663
Thu 10/706:30SEN - LSI
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/716:25LSI - SEN
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£800
Tue 19/818:45LCY - LSI
2 stops37h 35mLoganair
Tue 26/818:45LSI - LCY
2 stops47h 30mLoganair
Deal found 10/7£979
Mon 25/820:10LCY - LSI
2 stops15h 45mKLM
Mon 1/908:15LSI - LCY
2 stops9h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/7£3,186

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

06:15-08:20

1 stop26h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 1/9

19:45-08:15

1 stop12h 30m

£312

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Tue 19/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop15h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 26/8

08:50-17:35

1 stop8h 45m

£336

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Tue 23/9

06:55-11:55

1 stop5h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 26/9

08:50-17:30

1 stop8h 40m

£353

LondonLerwick

STN - LSI

STNLSI

London Stansted

Tue 19/8

18:25-08:20

1 stop13h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 26/8

08:50-18:00

1 stop9h 10m

£398

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Tue 19/8

19:05-07:40

1 stop12h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 26/8

19:45-07:50

1 stop12h 05m

£408

LondonLerwick

LTN - LSI

LTNLSI

London Luton

Mon 25/8

19:50-08:20

1 stop12h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 1/9

19:45-21:25

2 stops25h 40m

£420

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

20:55-07:40

1 stop10h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 31/8

16:30-21:10

1 stop4h 40m

£429

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

09:45-13:30

1 stop3h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 26/9

12:55-17:45

2 stops4h 50m

£663

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Tue 19/8

18:45-08:20

2 stops37h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 26/8

18:45-18:15

2 stops47h 30m

£979

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 25/8

20:10-11:55

2 stops15h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 1/9

08:15-17:20

2 stops9h 05m

£3,186

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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 43 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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and 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

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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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