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Cheap flights from London to Shetland from £140

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — LSI
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Shetland

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Cheapest flights from London to Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 July 2026.

Sun 11/1018:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop13h 35m
British Airways
Mon 26/1016:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7£254
Thu 26/1111:20
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop24h 25m
British Airways
Sun 29/1118:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7£258
Wed 12/807:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop23h 45m
British Airways
Tue 18/819:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop20h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7£263
Thu 20/816:10
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop15h 25m
British Airways
Wed 26/819:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7£266
Wed 19/821:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop9h 45m
British Airways
Wed 26/819:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7£272
Wed 12/816:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Wed 19/819:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7£278
Sun 11/1019:35
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop12h 45m
British Airways
Mon 26/1008:50
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop5h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7£291
Thu 26/1106:45
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop5h 00m
British Airways
Sun 29/1118:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop19h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7£296
Fri 25/906:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Mon 28/908:50
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop6h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 4/7£335
Wed 19/811:10
LGW
-
LSI
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/812:15
LSI
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£338
Wed 19/814:05
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop18h 15m
British Airways
Mon 24/818:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7£340
Fri 25/913:20
LGW
-
LSI
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/919:35
LSI
-
LGW
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£353

Find flight deals from London to Shetland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to Shetland flight deals. Data was last updated 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£259

One-way from

£140

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£426
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • London to Shetland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • London to Shetland
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Shetland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 11/10

18:00-07:35

1 stop13h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 26/10

16:25-10:45

1 stop18h 20m

£254

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 29/12

18:55-11:45

1 stop16h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 3/1

19:15-10:45

1 stop15h 30m

£255

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

14:20-11:45

1 stop21h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 29/11

18:45-11:30

1 stop16h 45m

£257

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 12/8

21:50-07:35

1 stop9h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 18/8

19:35-20:45

1 stop25h 10m

£263

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Sun 11/10

19:35-08:20

1 stop12h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 26/10

08:50-14:25

1 stop5h 35m

£291

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 26/11

06:45-11:45

1 stop5h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 29/11

18:45-14:25

1 stop19h 40m

£296

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

13:20-19:05

1 stop5h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 28/9

19:35-07:50

1 stop12h 15m

£353

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

10:25-11:45

1 stop25h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 19/10

12:15-09:25

1 stop21h 10m

£354
Fastest return journey

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Tue 29/12

06:45-11:45

1 stop5h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 3/1

13:15-21:20

1 stop8h 05m

£375

LondonLerwick

LTN - LSI

LTNLSI

London Luton

Fri 25/9

18:30-08:05

1 stop13h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 28/9

18:45-22:55

1 stop4h 10m

£385

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shetland (average of £135). Flying from London to Shetland in February is currently the most expensive (average of £342). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shetland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shetland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shetland. Reviews last updated 6 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from London to Shetland. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,097 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,097 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,097 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Shetland?

    Departing from London to Shetland will take you 13h 35m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shetland (average of £135). Flying from London to Shetland in February is currently the most expensive (average of £342). 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 London to Shetland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£252Average£384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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