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Cheap flights from Manchester to Shetland from £368

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — LSI
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Shetland

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Tue 16/1211:55MAN - LSI
2 stops19h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1219:45LSI - MAN
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12£508
Tue 9/1217:30MAN - LSI
2 stops14h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1208:10LSI - MAN
2 stops12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12£527
Tue 16/1212:35MAN - LSI
2 stops19h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 19/1219:45LSI - MAN
2 stops20h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12£556
Tue 16/1214:45MAN - LSI
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1219:45LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£600
Tue 9/1208:30MAN - LSI
Nonstop4h 00mLoganair
Tue 16/1208:10LSI - MAN
1 stop4h 40mLoganair
Deal found 8/12£602
Tue 23/1207:40MAN - LSI
2 stops24h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 27/1208:35LSI - MAN
2 stops47h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12£642
Tue 9/1208:30MAN - LSI
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:10LSI - MAN
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£644
Tue 16/1219:55MAN - LSI
1 stop11h 40mLoganair
Tue 23/1219:45LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 15mLoganair
Deal found 7/12£647
Tue 16/1219:55MAN - LSI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1212:15LSI - MAN
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£688

Find flight deals from Manchester to Shetland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to Shetland flight deals. Data was last updated 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£368

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£640
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Manchester to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Manchester

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Shetland

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Return

Price

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 4/2

18:30-07:35

2 stops13h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 11/2

08:10-17:35

2 stops9h 25m

£368

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 24/4

16:55-11:55

2 stops19h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 27/4

16:25-22:40

2 stops6h 15m

£368

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 4/2

21:05-07:35

1 stop10h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 11/2

08:10-16:30

2 stops8h 20m

£371

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 8/1

11:40-08:20

2 stops20h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 18/1

18:45-10:55

2 stops16h 10m

£387

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 24/4

12:20-15:50

1 stop3h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 27/4

08:10-11:55

1 stop3h 45m

£416

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 4/2

21:05-07:35

1 stop10h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 11/2

11:55-19:20

1 stop7h 25m

£421

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 24/4

16:55-11:55

2 stops19h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 27/4

19:35-11:45

1 stop16h 10m

£434

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 8/1

11:40-08:20

2 stops20h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 18/1

19:15-20:35

1 stop25h 20m

£439

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 21/1

12:10-07:35

2 stops19h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 28/1

09:40-18:45

2 stops9h 05m

£465

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 15/5

16:55-08:45

2 stops15h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 22/5

19:35-15:50

2 stops20h 15m

£467

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Shetland

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shetland (average of £298). Flying from Manchester to Shetland in November is currently the most expensive (average of £470). 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 MAN to EIL?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester 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 9 December 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Manchester to Shetland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 9 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Shetland, such as British Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Shetland?

    For a flight from Manchester to Shetland, you will be flying from Manchester. Manchester (MAN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Shetland?

    There are many flights that can get you from Manchester to Shetland in 13h 05m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. Manchester and Shetland are separated by a distance of 452 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Shetland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Shetland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Shetland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Shetland?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shetland (average of £298). Flying from Manchester to Shetland in November is currently the most expensive (average of £470). 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 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Shetland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Shetland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£298Average£433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LoganairCheapest£348Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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