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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £163

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick Sumburgh are usually found in March or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 3 March 2026.

Tue 25/806:50
EDI
-
LSI
Nonstop1h 30m
Loganair
Tue 1/918:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 2/3£304
Tue 14/406:50
EDI
-
LSI
Nonstop1h 30m
Loganair
Tue 21/418:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 28/2£305
Sat 4/407:20
EDI
-
LSI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Thu 16/418:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 26/2£307
Tue 14/411:25
EDI
-
LSI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/418:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£316
Mon 9/316:45
EDI
-
LSI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Thu 12/318:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 26/2£333
Tue 22/916:45
EDI
-
LSI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Thu 24/918:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 2/3£342
Tue 25/809:15
EDI
-
LSI
2 stops9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/918:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£342
Thu 16/406:50
EDI
-
LSI
Nonstop1h 30m
Loganair
Mon 20/418:45
LSI
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
Loganair
Deal found 2/3£348

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland

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Round-trip from

£304

One-way from

£163

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£322

Good round-trip deal

£311 or less
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 25/8-1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/4

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/4

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£348

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/4

09:55-19:05

2 stops9h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 20/4

08:10-21:55

2 stops13h 45m

£363

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

15:25-07:35

2 stops16h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 3/6

08:10-21:30

2 stops13h 20m

£369

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

17:25-07:35

3 stops38h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 21/4

08:10-08:35

2 stops24h 25m

£386

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

09:15-19:05

2 stops9h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 1/9

16:25-08:10

2 stops15h 45m

£413

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/7

20:25-19:05

2 stops22h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 7/7

16:25-08:10

2 stops15h 45m

£415

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

09:15-19:05

2 stops9h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 3/6

12:25-13:50

Nonstop1h 25m

£432

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 21/5

11:50-20:10

1 stop8h 20m

£448

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£163

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

05:50-19:05

2 stops13h 15m

£172

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

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 27 February 2026.

Booking 43 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £236). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £322). 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?

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When flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £283, 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 26% 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 KLM (100%), Loganair (76%) or British Airways (76%) 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 £348, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £306. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh), is priced around £304.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £236). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £322). 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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LoganairCheapest£283Average£401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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