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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shetland from £167

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Wed 16/917:35 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 21/918:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 10/8£311
Fri 18/923:55 -
2 stops14h 10m
Mon 28/908:50 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 6/8£321
Fri 18/923:55 -
2 stops14h 10m
Sun 27/918:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 5/8£321
Thu 17/906:50 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Mon 21/918:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 7/8£324
Fri 18/906:50 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 27/918:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 5/8£324
Wed 16/906:50 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Mon 21/918:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 10/8£325
Mon 21/921:25 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 28/908:50 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 6/8£329
Mon 21/916:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 28/908:50 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 7/8£330
Thu 17/911:20 -
3 stops44h 45m
Mon 21/918:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/8£345

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Shetland flight deals. Data was last updated 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£311

One-way from

£167

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£344
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 16/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Shetland
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

23:55-14:05

2 stops14h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 27/9

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£321

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 27/9

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£324

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/9

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 21/9

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£325
Fastest return journey

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

16:45-18:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 28/9

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£330

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

07:20-08:45

Nonstop1h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 20/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£361

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 21/9

16:25-22:50

2 stops6h 25m

£409

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 10/9

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£445

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

05:45-07:35

3 stops25h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 28/9

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£461
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£167

EdinburghLerwick

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LSI Lerwick Sumburgh

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£169

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Shetland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland (average of £302). Flying from Edinburgh to Shetland in October is currently the most expensive (average of £524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to EIL?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Shetland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Shetland as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Shetland

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Shetland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 August 2026.

The most flights from EDI to zzEIL are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Shetland can take about 1h 30m. Loganair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £324. Airlines will cover a distance of 282 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    Consider KLM (71%), Loganair (70%) or British Airways (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £173. While the most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) can be booked for £324 on average, our data indicates £326 when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Shetland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Shetland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland (average of £302). Flying from Edinburgh to Shetland in October is currently the most expensive (average of £524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Shetland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LoganairCheapest£307Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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