Cheap flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £137

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — LSI
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Lerwick Sumburgh are usually found in March or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 December 2025.

Fri 26/1217:15LHR - LSI
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1208:10LSI - LHR
1 stop7h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£381
Mon 15/1206:25LHR - LSI
1 stop5h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 22/1212:15LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£442
Fri 26/1210:20LGW - LSI
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1212:25LSI - LGW
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£443
Tue 16/1211:05LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1212:25LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£445
Sun 21/1220:00LCY - LSI
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1213:15LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£499
Mon 29/1221:10LHR - LSI
1 stop11h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 2/114:35LSI - LHR
1 stop5h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£507
Tue 16/1215:45LCY - LSI
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1212:25LSI - LCY
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£510
Sun 21/1221:00LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1219:15LSI - LHR
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£512
Tue 16/1219:35LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1219:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£634
Wed 31/1217:10LHR - LSI
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/119:15LSI - LHR
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£662
Mon 29/1206:10LHR - LSI
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/116:25LSI - LHR
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£689
Fri 26/1210:55LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1209:25LSI - LHR
2 stops7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£698

Find 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£246

One-way from

£137

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£394
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/2-2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • London to Lerwick
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 45m total
  • London to Lerwick
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

07:30-11:45

1 stop4h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 22/3

19:15-08:00

1 stop12h 45m

£265

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

20:55-07:35

1 stop10h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 24/4

18:45-07:30

1 stop12h 45m

£274

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

07:30-11:45

1 stop4h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 16/2

08:10-12:30

1 stop4h 20m

£288

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 14/2

08:10-12:05

1 stop3h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 19/2

16:25-20:40

1 stop4h 15m

£291

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

14:25-07:35

1 stop17h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 20/2

19:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

£301

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

14:25-07:35

1 stop17h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 19/2

19:45-07:45

1 stop12h 00m

£301

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:10-09:10

1 stop12h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 5/3

09:40-20:45

1 stop11h 05m

£307

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

16:55-18:35

1 stop25h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 11/5

18:45-07:25

1 stop12h 40m

£316

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sat 18/4

08:55-14:05

1 stop5h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/4

16:25-22:30

1 stop6h 05m

£317

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:00-07:35

1 stop10h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 9/2

11:55-21:10

2 stops9h 15m

£323

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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 December 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £233). Flying from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £545). 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 December 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 34% 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.

Aberdeen (ABZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £290.

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 December 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

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.

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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 4h 15m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £265. 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 £244. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £233). Flying from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £545). 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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