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£185+ 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 21/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumburgh/Shetland in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sumburgh/Shetland in 2025, 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 7 November 2025.

Return from

£246

One-way from

£185

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£432
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 45m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • London to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£59 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 return flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Tue 9/1218:05LHR - LSI
1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£279
Sun 7/1218:00LHR - LSI
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£345
Tue 9/1219:35LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1219:15LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£364
Mon 22/1214:15LHR - LSI
1 stop5h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 29/1208:10LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£369
Sat 6/1208:10LHR - LSI
1 stop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1213:15LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£371
Sun 21/1216:30LHR - LSI
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1219:15LSI - LHR
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£382
Tue 9/1211:05LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1216:25LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£383
Tue 9/1220:30LCY - LSI
1 stop11h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1213:15LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£385
Tue 18/1117:00LHR - LSI
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 28/1119:45LSI - LHR
1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£421
Fri 21/1106:05LHR - LSI
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1119:45LSI - LHR
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£425
Wed 10/1219:35LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1219:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£431
Thu 20/1110:55LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1112:35LSI - LHR
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£431

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

20:55-07:35

1 stop10h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 12/5

16:25-22:30

1 stop6h 05m

£246

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 3/4

06:35-11:45

1 stop5h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 8/4

16:25-21:50

1 stop5h 25m

£289

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 3/4

18:15-11:55

1 stop17h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 12/4

19:15-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

£289

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 25/3

14:20-19:15

1 stop4h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 27/3

16:25-21:15

1 stop4h 50m

£293

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 8/1

08:50-18:10

1 stop9h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 12/1

12:15-17:30

1 stop5h 15m

£296

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 23/3

12:15-15:50

1 stop3h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 26/3

16:25-21:45

1 stop5h 20m

£296

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 3/4

06:35-11:45

1 stop5h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 7/4

16:25-22:30

1 stop6h 05m

£334

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

18:00-07:35

1 stop13h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 14/12

19:15-08:00

1 stop12h 45m

£345

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 7/1

19:30-09:10

2 stops13h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 10/1

11:35-16:40

1 stop5h 05m

£354

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 3/4

06:35-11:45

1 stop5h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 10/4

08:50-13:05

1 stop4h 15m

£356

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Best time to book a flight to Sumburgh/Shetland

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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 31 October 2025.

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 8 hours 5 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 most popular airlines that fly to Sumburgh/Shetland?

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

Loganair
Loganair
From £178
British Airways
British Airways
From £243

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 7 November 2025.
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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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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