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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shetland from £156

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Shetland flight deals. Data was last updated 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£305

One-way from

£156

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£367
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 15/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Shetland
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 August 2025.

Wed 15/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Mon 20/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 23/8£305
Wed 15/1018:45EDI - LSI
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8£338
Wed 15/1018:45EDI - LSI
2 stops12h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 20/1019:45LSI - EDI
2 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/8£349
Tue 7/1005:50EDI - LSI
2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 14/1019:45LSI - EDI
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/8£355
Wed 8/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1019:45LSI - EDI
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£369
Thu 9/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1016:25LSI - EDI
2 stops6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£370
Wed 8/1016:35EDI - LSI
2 stops15h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 15/1019:45LSI - EDI
2 stops27h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/8£382
Thu 9/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Thu 16/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 25/8£384

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EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£305

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

18:45-07:40

2 stops12h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£338

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

18:45-07:40

2 stops12h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/10

19:45-18:25

2 stops22h 40m

£349

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/10

05:50-07:40

2 stops25h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 14/10

19:45-07:40

2 stops35h 55m

£355

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 15/10

19:45-23:20

2 stops27h 35m

£369

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 16/10

16:25-23:20

2 stops6h 55m

£370

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£156

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

08:35-07:40

2 stops23h 05m

£181

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

07:20-08:45

Nonstop1h 25m

£234

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

05:55-15:15

2 stops33h 20m

£248

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Shetland in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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 25 August 2025.

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 25 August 2025.

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

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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 £305. Airlines will cover a distance of 282 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Consider Loganair (87%), British Airways (87%) or KLM (74%) 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 £304. While the most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) can be booked for £305 on average our data indicates £417 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Shetland in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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£274Average£341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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