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 £323. Airlines will cover a distance of 282 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £323. While the most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) can be booked for £323 on average, our data indicates £606 when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland.

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Consider Loganair (84%), British Airways (84%) or KLM (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland.

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.

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.

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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 February is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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?

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

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 £323. Airlines will cover a distance of 282 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Shetland?
Consider Loganair (84%), British Airways (84%) or KLM (71%) 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 £323. While the most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) can be booked for £323 on average, our data indicates £606 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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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