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Cheap flights from Manchester to Shetland from £240

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — LSI
11 May — 18 May1
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 11 April 2026.

Fri 13/1111:50
MAN
-
LSI
2 stops20h 15m
British Airways
Mon 16/1116:25
LSI
-
MAN
2 stops15h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/4£355
Wed 6/512:45
MAN
-
LSI
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/508:10
LSI
-
MAN
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£366
Mon 11/516:55
MAN
-
LSI
2 stops14h 40m
British Airways
Tue 12/516:25
LSI
-
MAN
2 stops15h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/4£430
Wed 6/519:55
MAN
-
LSI
1 stop11h 40m
Loganair
Wed 13/508:10
LSI
-
MAN
1 stop3h 30m
Loganair
Deal found 6/4£454
Mon 11/516:55
MAN
-
LSI
2 stops14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/519:35
LSI
-
MAN
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£466
Thu 21/506:40
MAN
-
LSI
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/519:35
LSI
-
MAN
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£471
Fri 13/1112:20
MAN
-
LSI
1 stop19h 45m
Loganair
Mon 16/1119:35
LSI
-
MAN
1 stop12h 20m
Loganair
Deal found 6/4£488

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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£240

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£481
6/5-13/5
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Manchester to Shetland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 20m total
  • Manchester to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapest return flight

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 6/5

12:45-07:35

2 stops18h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 13/5

08:10-07:40

2 stops23h 30m

£366

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 11/5

16:55-07:35

2 stops14h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 12/5

16:25-07:55

2 stops15h 30m

£430

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 22/4

15:25-19:05

2 stops27h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 26/4

18:45-21:35

2 stops26h 50m

£504

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Tue 12/5

08:35-15:50

2 stops7h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 12/5

19:35-15:10

2 stops19h 35m

£518

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 23/5

23:10-07:35

2 stops32h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 30/5

08:35-11:55

1 stop3h 20m

£550
Fastest return journey

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 22/4

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 26/4

19:15-07:55

1 stop12h 40m

£657

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 24/4

19:55-08:05

1 stop12h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/4

19:35-11:40

1 stop16h 05m

£670
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 15/8

18:10-12:30

2 stops18h 20m

£240

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 15/8

16:30-12:30

1 stop20h 00m

£265

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 15/8

11:50-12:45

3 stops24h 55m

£351

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shetland (average of £226). Flying from Manchester to Shetland in March is currently the most expensive (average of £793). 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 11 April 2026.
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
7,871 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

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
7,871 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,871 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

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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  • 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 14h 40m. 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Shetland?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shetland (average of £226). Flying from Manchester to Shetland in March is currently the most expensive (average of £793). 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 11 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£324Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LoganairCheapest£380Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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