How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shetland?

A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shetland can take about 4h 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £256. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Shetland is about 581 mi.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to EIL?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shetland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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14:00-07:35

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LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

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LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shetland?
A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shetland can take about 4h 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £256. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Shetland is about 581 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Shetland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Shetland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Shetland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Shetland?
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