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Cheap flights from Manchester to Shetland from £173

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — LSI
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Shetland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to Shetland flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£401

One-way from

£173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£573
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Manchester to Shetland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Manchester to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Tue 9/1216:00MAN - LSI
2 stops16h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - MAN
2 stops24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£502
Thu 11/1214:45MAN - LSI
2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1219:45LSI - MAN
2 stops16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£503
Tue 9/1208:55MAN - LSI
2 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 13/1212:35LSI - MAN
2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£526
Tue 25/1112:35MAN - LSI
2 stops19h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1219:45LSI - MAN
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£530
Tue 9/1207:35MAN - LSI
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£572
Thu 11/1214:25MAN - LSI
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1219:45LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£583
Tue 9/1219:55MAN - LSI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1209:15LSI - MAN
2 stops10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£598
Tue 9/1219:55MAN - LSI
1 stop11h 40mLoganair
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 45mLoganair
Deal found 25/11£616
Wed 10/1216:10MAN - LSI
1 stop15h 25mLoganair
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 45mLoganair
Deal found 25/11£648
Thu 11/1219:55MAN - LSI
1 stop11h 40mLoganair
Mon 15/1219:45LSI - MAN
1 stop12h 15mLoganair
Deal found 26/11£650
Sat 27/1212:30MAN - LSI
1 stop23h 25mLoganair
Tue 30/1216:25LSI - MAN
1 stop15h 35mLoganair
Deal found 25/11£699

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ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 22/4

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 29/4

08:50-19:05

2 stops10h 15m

£359

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 22/4

09:20-19:05

2 stops9h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 29/4

08:50-21:40

2 stops12h 50m

£366

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 7/3

09:50-11:55

2 stops26h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 11/3

08:10-19:30

2 stops11h 20m

£401

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 22/4

16:10-07:35

1 stop15h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 29/4

19:35-07:55

1 stop12h 20m

£429

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 10/1

12:40-12:30

2 stops23h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 17/1

12:20-20:05

2 stops7h 45m

£435

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 26/1

17:00-19:15

2 stops26h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 28/1

08:10-22:35

2 stops14h 25m

£486

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 10/1

12:40-12:30

1 stop23h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 17/1

12:20-07:55

2 stops19h 35m

£499

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Tue 9/12

16:00-08:20

2 stops16h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 14/12

19:15-19:15

2 stops24h 00m

£502

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 11/4

16:50-07:35

2 stops38h 45m

£173

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sun 12/4

16:35-07:35

2 stops15h 00m

£173

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Deals found on 26/11

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shetland (average of £297). Flying from Manchester to Shetland in November is currently the most expensive (average of £489). 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 27 November 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 27 November 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
7,539 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

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
7,539 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 9h 45m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shetland (average of £297). Flying from Manchester to Shetland in November is currently the most expensive (average of £489). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£300Average£437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LoganairCheapest£351Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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