How long is the flight from London to Shetland?

Departing from London to Shetland will take you 4h 40m. There are 581 mi between London and Shetland.

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 most popular routes from London to Shetland?

While some choose either London City - Lerwick Sumburgh or London Gatwick - Lerwick Sumburgh, London Heathrow - Lerwick Sumburgh is the most popular route from London to Shetland.

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When flying from London 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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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shetland (average of £284). Flying from London to Shetland in September is currently the most expensive (average of £467). 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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David,Jan 2026

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 to Shetland?
Departing from London to Shetland will take you 4h 40m. There are 581 mi between London and Shetland.
What are the most popular routes from London to Shetland?
While some choose either London City - Lerwick Sumburgh or London Gatwick - Lerwick Sumburgh, London Heathrow - Lerwick Sumburgh is the most popular route from London to Shetland.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Shetland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Shetland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Shetland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Shetland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to Shetland?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shetland (average of £284). Flying from London to Shetland in September is currently the most expensive (average of £467). 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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