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£138+ 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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumburgh/Shetland in 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 9 December 2025.

Fri 26/1217:15LHR - LSI
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1208:10LSI - LHR
1 stop7h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12£383
Tue 9/1207:30LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1212:25LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12£469
Fri 26/1214:25LCY - LSI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1212:25LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12£476
Thu 11/1214:05LCY - LSI
1 stop4h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1212:15LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12£482
Tue 30/1213:35LHR - LSI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 3/108:35LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12£489
Tue 9/1214:05LCY - LSI
1 stop4h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1212:25LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12£492
Tue 9/1206:45LCY - LSI
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:25LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£498
Fri 12/1218:25LCY - LSI
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 17/1212:25LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12£505
Tue 23/1218:05LHR - LSI
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 27/1208:35LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12£508
Mon 22/1221:10LHR - LSI
1 stop11h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 26/1218:45LSI - LHR
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12£517
Sun 7/1215:00LCY - LSI
1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1213:15LSI - LCY
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12£518
Fri 12/1218:00LTN - LSI
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:10LSI - LTN
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£533

Find flight deals to Sumburgh Airport

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 9 December 2025.

Return from

£266

One-way from

£138

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£446
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • London to Lerwick
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

18:05-07:35

1 stop13h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 27/1

08:10-15:20

1 stop7h 10m

£266

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

12:15-07:35

1 stop19h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 18/1

18:45-09:05

1 stop14h 20m

£268

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

20:55-07:35

1 stop10h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 24/4

08:50-16:55

1 stop8h 05m

£277

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

21:00-11:55

1 stop14h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 26/4

13:00-20:25

1 stop7h 25m

£293

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Wed 4/3

08:55-18:10

1 stop9h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 8/3

13:15-21:20

1 stop8h 05m

£302

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 20/4

19:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 24/4

08:50-14:50

1 stop6h 00m

£313

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

07:45-08:05

1 stop24h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 15/2

19:15-08:00

1 stop12h 45m

£316

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

21:00-07:35

1 stop10h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 17/1

12:20-17:30

1 stop5h 10m

£320

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

10:30-15:50

1 stop5h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 23/5

08:35-12:00

1 stop3h 25m

£320

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 23/4

06:55-11:45

1 stop4h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 27/4

12:15-16:25

1 stop4h 10m

£326

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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 5 December 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 6 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 most popular airlines that fly to Sumburgh/Shetland?

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

Loganair
Loganair
From £176
British Airways
British Airways
From £238

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 9 December 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
7,571 reviews
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Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Food

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Food

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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