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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £157

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick Sumburgh are usually found in March or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Sumburgh/Shetland (LSI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£297

One-way from

£157

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£335

Good round-trip deal

£338 or less
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 1/10-31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick Sumburgh.
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Wed 1/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Fri 31/1019:15LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 25/8£297
Mon 13/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Wed 22/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 26/8£303
Fri 17/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Thu 30/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 26/8£309
Fri 17/1019:30EDI - LSI
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1018:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£335
Wed 1/1005:55EDI - LSI
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1019:15LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£340
Wed 22/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Sat 25/1009:15LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 26/8£345
Mon 13/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1019:45LSI - EDI
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£354
Wed 22/1007:40EDI - LSI
2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1009:15LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£364
Thu 9/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1016:25LSI - EDI
2 stops6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£372
Fri 10/1006:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Fri 17/1019:15LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 26/8£373

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EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£297

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 22/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£303

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 30/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£309

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/10

19:30-08:05

2 stops12h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 30/10

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£335

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

05:55-07:40

2 stops25h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£340

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 25/10

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£345

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 22/10

19:45-17:00

2 stops21h 15m

£354

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

07:40-07:40

2 stops48h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 25/10

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£364

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 16/10

16:25-23:20

2 stops6h 55m

£372

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 17/10

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£373

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to LSI?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lerwick Sumburgh from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Lerwick Sumburgh should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Lerwick Sumburgh from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport will take you 1h 30m. The distance between Edinburgh and Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is about 282 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £276, Loganair will fly you from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport and back. In addition to Loganair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Loganair is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Consider Loganair (87%), British Airways (87%) or KLM (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport? While on average our users pay £419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £305. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh), is priced around £297.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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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