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

A quick flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport can take about 14h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £258. 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 £250. British Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport ranges from 50.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lerwick Sumburgh Airport when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 12.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

The most popular flight routes from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport are London Gatwick - Lerwick Sumburgh, London City - Lerwick Sumburgh and London Heathrow - Lerwick Sumburgh.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport as you normally would.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £296). Flying from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £447). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% 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?

Edinburgh (EDI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £270.

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

Flights via Glasgow (GLA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 12m.

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

Flights via Glasgow (GLA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sumburgh/Shetland

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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 14h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £258. 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 £250. British Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most popular routes from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?
The most popular flight routes from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport are London Gatwick - Lerwick Sumburgh, London City - Lerwick Sumburgh and London Heathrow - Lerwick Sumburgh.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Sumburgh/Shetland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Sumburgh/Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Sumburgh/Shetland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Sumburgh/Shetland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Sumburgh/Shetland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £296). Flying from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £447). 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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Aberdeen (ABZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from London to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport on Cheapflights.

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Edinburgh (EDI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £270.

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Flights via Glasgow (GLA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 12m.

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

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Flights via Glasgow (GLA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

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