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£139+ 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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumburgh/Shetland in 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 2 February 2026.

Tue 7/722:05
LHR
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LSI
1 stop13h 40m
British Airways
Wed 15/712:15
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2£246
Wed 19/820:35
LHR
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LSI
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Sat 29/812:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£247
Tue 7/722:05
LHR
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LSI
1 stop13h 40m
British Airways
Tue 14/716:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2£248
Fri 21/821:15
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Tue 1/916:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£249
Wed 19/821:10
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Sun 30/818:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£249
Fri 3/707:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 10m
British Airways
Thu 16/716:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop4h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2£250
Sun 23/816:20
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop15h 15m
British Airways
Sun 30/818:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£251
Tue 25/813:20
LHR
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LSI
1 stop22h 25m
British Airways
Sat 29/812:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£255
Tue 7/722:05
LHR
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LSI
1 stop13h 40m
British Airways
Mon 13/719:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2£256
Sun 23/821:00
LHR
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LSI
1 stop10h 35m
British Airways
Sat 29/812:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£257
Tue 25/814:40
LHR
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LSI
1 stop21h 05m
British Airways
Wed 26/818:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£257
Mon 9/311:45
LHR
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LSI
1 stop20h 35m
British Airways
Wed 11/319:45
LSI
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LHR
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 30/1£258

Find flight deals to Sumburgh Airport

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 2 February 2026.

Return from

£250

One-way from

£139

Popular in

January

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Average price

£421
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • London to Lerwick
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  • British Airways
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • London to Lerwick
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Return

Price

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 8/7

21:10-11:45

1 stop14h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 16/7

16:25-21:00

1 stop4h 35m

£248

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

07:25-11:45

1 stop4h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 16/7

16:25-21:00

1 stop4h 35m

£248

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

22:05-11:45

1 stop13h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 14/7

16:25-22:30

1 stop6h 05m

£248

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 5/7

07:55-07:35

1 stop23h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 15/7

12:15-19:05

1 stop6h 50m

£248

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

07:00-18:10

1 stop11h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 15/7

12:15-19:05

1 stop6h 50m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

21:35-08:20

1 stop10h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 15/7

12:15-19:05

1 stop6h 50m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 8/7

07:10-11:45

1 stop4h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 12/7

18:45-22:35

1 stop3h 50m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 5/7

07:55-07:35

1 stop23h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 14/7

16:25-22:30

1 stop6h 05m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 5/7

07:55-07:35

1 stop23h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 16/7

16:25-21:00

1 stop4h 35m

£249

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

19:30-08:20

1 stop12h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 16/3

19:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

£250

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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 30 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 9 hours 54 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 £174
British Airways
British Airways
From £241

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 2 February 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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,711 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

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
7,711 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,711 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

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.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sumburgh/Shetland?

    Lerwick Sumburgh is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sumburgh/Shetland. One-way flights to Lerwick Sumburgh typically cost £172, while return flights cost around £145.

  • 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 5 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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