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£181+ 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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 2 October 2025.

Return from

£243

One-way from

£181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£409
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 10m total
  • London to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 October 2025.

Thu 13/1107:50LHR - LSI
1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 19/1119:45LSI - LHR
1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£243
Wed 3/1207:10LHR - LSI
1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1216:30LSI - LHR
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£248
Sun 16/1108:00LHR - LSI
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 23/1119:15LSI - LHR
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£250
Sun 16/1109:25LHR - LSI
1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1109:15LSI - LHR
1 stop5h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£335
Thu 13/1108:50LCY - LSI
1 stop9h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 19/1112:25LSI - LCY
1 stop6h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£344
Sat 15/1107:10LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1112:35LSI - LHR
1 stop6h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/10£350
Sun 16/1121:00LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 21/1116:25LSI - LHR
1 stop6h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£362
Tue 28/1008:05LHR - LSI
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 31/1019:45LSI - LHR
1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£364
Sat 6/1211:30LCY - LSI
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 10/1208:50LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/9£367
Thu 13/1105:55STN - LSI
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1119:45LSI - STN
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9£374
Thu 13/1119:35LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1109:25LSI - LGW
2 stops8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9£375
Mon 17/1111:20LTN - LSI
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1112:35LSI - LTN
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9£390

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

07:50-07:35

1 stop23h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 19/11

19:45-07:40

1 stop11h 55m

£243

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

07:10-18:10

1 stop11h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 7/12

16:30-09:05

1 stop16h 35m

£248

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

17:35-07:35

1 stop14h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 23/11

19:15-15:10

1 stop19h 55m

£250

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

08:00-07:35

1 stop23h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 23/11

19:15-12:30

1 stop17h 15m

£250

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

09:25-07:35

1 stop22h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 22/11

09:15-14:35

1 stop5h 20m

£335

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 13/11

08:50-18:10

1 stop9h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 19/11

12:25-18:50

1 stop6h 25m

£344

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

07:10-12:05

1 stop4h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 22/11

12:35-18:40

1 stop6h 05m

£350

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

21:00-07:35

1 stop10h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 21/11

16:25-22:35

1 stop6h 10m

£362

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

08:05-07:35

1 stop23h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:45-08:50

1 stop13h 05m

£364

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Sat 6/12

11:30-12:45

1 stop25h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 10/12

08:50-14:25

1 stop5h 35m

£367

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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 9 hours 9 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 £234
British Airways
British Airways
From £316

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 2 October 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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,416 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,416 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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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