Cheap flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £326

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — LSI
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Lerwick Sumburgh are usually found in August or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Sumburgh/Shetland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£326

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£357
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • London to Lerwick
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Sumburgh/Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Sumburgh/Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 24/1007:00LHR - LSI
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 29/1019:45LSI - LHR
1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£326
Wed 22/1007:50LHR - LSI
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1019:45LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£333
Tue 4/1113:35LHR - LSI
1 stop5h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/1116:25LSI - LHR
1 stop6h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/9£345
Fri 24/1007:00LHR - LSI
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1019:45LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£353
Wed 22/1014:30LHR - LSI
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 25/1012:25LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£360
Sun 26/1021:00LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 29/1019:45LSI - LHR
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£361
Sat 6/1211:30LCY - LSI
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 10/1208:50LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£367
Mon 27/1006:40LHR - LSI
1 stop9h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 27/1019:45LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£371
Fri 24/1007:00LHR - LSI
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 25/1012:25LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£380
Thu 30/1008:00LTN - LSI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1119:45LSI - LTN
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£381
Thu 25/909:45LHR - LSI
1 stop3h 45mLoganair
Tue 30/914:05LSI - LHR
1 stop3h 40mLoganair
Deal found 16/9£388
Thu 30/1020:30LCY - LSI
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1112:15LSI - LCY
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£395

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LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 24/10

07:00-08:05

1 stop25h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 29/10

19:45-07:40

1 stop11h 55m

£326

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

17:00-07:40

1 stop14h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 30/10

19:45-07:45

1 stop12h 00m

£333

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 22/10

20:55-07:40

1 stop10h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:45-08:50

1 stop13h 05m

£333

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

07:00-07:40

1 stop24h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

£333

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

13:35-19:15

1 stop5h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 5/11

16:25-22:25

1 stop6h 00m

£345

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

16:05-07:40

1 stop15h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 25/10

12:25-21:05

1 stop8h 40m

£360

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 26/10

21:00-07:35

1 stop10h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 29/10

19:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

£361

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 26/10

21:00-07:35

1 stop10h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:45-08:50

1 stop13h 05m

£361

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

17:35-07:35

1 stop14h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 30/10

19:45-07:45

1 stop12h 00m

£361

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

17:35-07:35

1 stop14h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 31/10

19:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

£361

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Sumburgh/Shetland. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, you should look to book at least 80 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 London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from London 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 LON to LSI?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 17 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Edinburgh (EDI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £243.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dundee (DND) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dundee (DND) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 35m.

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 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LHR - FCO

The crew was wonderful. Service was great. The discomfort came from the passenger behind me kicking the seat.

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LHR - FCO

The crew was wonderful. Service was great. The discomfort came from the passenger behind me kicking the seat.

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

    A quick flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport can take about 25h 05m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £326. London and Lerwick Sumburgh Airport are separated by a distance of 581 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport round-trip from £239. British Airways is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from London 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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