£135+ Cheap flights to Sumburgh/Shetland

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumburgh/Shetland in 2026

Find the latest flights to Sumburgh/Shetland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 13 January 2026.

Return from

£246

One-way from

£138

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£439
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 25m total
  • London to Lerwick
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 55m total
  • London to Lerwick
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sumburgh Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sumburgh Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Tue 24/313:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop5h 40m
British Airways
Wed 1/412:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£246
Thu 26/210:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop8h 20m
British Airways
Wed 4/316:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£248
Wed 25/221:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop10h 35m
British Airways
Wed 4/317:55
LSI
-
LHR
2 stops13h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 10/1£251
Fri 27/221:05
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 40m
British Airways
Fri 6/319:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£265
Sun 26/707:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop23h 40m
British Airways
Tue 28/716:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£277
Fri 18/906:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Tue 22/912:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£279
Thu 2/407:05
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 05m
British Airways
Wed 8/418:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£282
Thu 21/511:25
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop20h 55m
British Airways
Mon 25/518:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop24h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£309
Sun 26/720:30
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop11h 50m
British Airways
Tue 28/708:50
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop8h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£312
Wed 25/212:15
LGW
-
LSI
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/319:45
LSI
-
LGW
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£335
Thu 2/406:55
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop4h 50m
British Airways
Wed 8/418:45
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£343
Thu 26/212:15
LGW
-
LSI
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/316:25
LSI
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£348

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

13:35-19:15

1 stop5h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 1/4

12:15-17:00

1 stop4h 45m

£246

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

14:20-07:35

1 stop17h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 4/3

16:25-22:25

1 stop6h 00m

£251

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

20:35-08:20

1 stop11h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/4

12:15-17:00

1 stop4h 45m

£265

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 2/4

07:05-18:10

1 stop11h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 8/4

08:50-22:35

1 stop13h 45m

£286

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

11:55-19:05

1 stop7h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 19/6

08:50-16:45

1 stop7h 55m

£294

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

10:55-19:15

1 stop8h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 5/3

08:10-11:55

1 stop3h 45m

£297

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

21:15-11:55

1 stop14h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/4

16:25-21:05

1 stop4h 40m

£302

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

10:55-19:15

1 stop8h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 4/3

17:55-07:45

2 stops13h 50m

£307

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

06:25-12:05

1 stop5h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 7/3

09:15-14:35

1 stop5h 20m

£311

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Wed 25/2

12:15-07:35

1 stop19h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 4/3

19:45-07:50

1 stop12h 05m

£335

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Sumburgh/Shetland

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Sumburgh/Shetland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Sumburgh/Shetland. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sumburgh/Shetland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sumburgh/Shetland?

On average, a flight from London to Sumburgh/Shetland takes 7 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Sumburgh/Shetland from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sumburgh/Shetland?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Sumburgh/Shetland is British Airways.

Rainfall in Sumburgh/Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Sumburgh/Shetland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sumburgh/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 Sumburgh/Shetland when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sumburgh/Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Sumburgh/Shetland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sumburgh/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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sumburgh/Shetland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sumburgh/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 Sumburgh/Shetland. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways to the United Kingdom to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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.

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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.

FAQs about flying to Sumburgh/Shetland

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sumburgh/Shetland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sumburgh/Shetland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sumburgh/Shetland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sumburgh/Shetland.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sumburgh/Shetland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sumburgh/Shetland, Aberdeen Dyce offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Lerwick Sumburgh have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lerwick Sumburgh can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lerwick Sumburgh?

    Yes. Lerwick Sumburgh has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sumburgh Hotel is the closest property to Lerwick Sumburgh (0.0 mi away from Lerwick Sumburgh).

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