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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £178

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — LSI
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh are usually found in March or July, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Sumburgh/Shetland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£322

One-way from

£178

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£436
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 13/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Glasgow to Lerwick
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Sumburgh/Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Sumburgh/Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Fri 14/1110:15GLA - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Sun 16/1113:15LSI - GLA
Nonstop1h 20mLoganair
Deal found 13/10£422
Fri 28/1110:15GLA - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1219:45LSI - GLA
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£429
Fri 28/1110:15GLA - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Fri 5/1213:00LSI - GLA
1 stop23h 30mLoganair
Deal found 14/10£435
Fri 28/1110:40GLA - LSI
2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 5/1219:45LSI - GLA
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/10£470
Tue 28/1008:25GLA - LSI
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1112:35LSI - GLA
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£523

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Return

Price

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Fri 13/3

10:15-11:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 15/3

13:15-14:35

Nonstop1h 20m

£322

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Sun 12/4

11:15-12:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 19/4

13:15-14:35

Nonstop1h 20m

£392

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Fri 28/11

10:15-11:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 5/12

19:45-20:25

2 stops24h 40m

£429

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Fri 28/11

10:15-11:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 5/12

12:15-13:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£455

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Sun 12/4

09:00-07:35

2 stops22h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 19/4

13:15-14:35

Nonstop1h 20m

£458

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Fri 28/11

10:40-08:05

2 stops21h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 5/12

19:45-21:25

2 stops25h 40m

£470

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Thu 27/11

10:25-11:55

Nonstop1h 30m

£178

GlasgowLerwick

GLA - LSI

GLALSI

Glasgow Intl

Thu 27/11

10:30-19:15

3 stops8h 45m

£324

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Sumburgh/Shetland. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £205). Flying from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £310). 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 GLA to LSI?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow 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 15 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 15 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,457 reviews
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Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

ALG - LGW

Didn't like anything from this flight starting with the lady at the counter. Nasty attitude.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,457 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

ALG - LGW

Didn't like anything from this flight starting with the lady at the counter. Nasty attitude.

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

    A quick flight from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport can take about 1h 30m. Loganair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £322. The distance from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is about 300 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Loganair is currently your cheapest option to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, with prices starting at £277. Another option worth looking into is British Airways, starting at £291 return. Users have found that Loganair is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Loganair (79%), KLM (79%) or British Airways (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport? While on average our users pay £537, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £324. The most popular route (Glasgow Intl - Lerwick Sumburgh), is priced around £322.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Sumburgh/Shetland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Sumburgh/Shetland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £205). Flying from Glasgow to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £310). 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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