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

For as low as £357, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Manchester in 22h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £295 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Loganair, starting at £345. British Airways is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh?

Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Lerwick Sumburgh from Manchester; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Lerwick Sumburgh per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Manchester airport to Lerwick Sumburgh. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.

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

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£168+ Cheap Flights from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport

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Round-trip from	£357
One-way from	£168
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£477

British Airways
30/3-31/3
4 total stops
40h 30m total
Manchester to Lerwick

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28/1
2 total stops
9h 25m total
Manchester to Lerwick

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Mon 1/1218:50MAN - LSI

2 stops13h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 8/1219:45LSI - MAN

2 stops16h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/10£367

Mon 1/1219:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1219:45LSI - MAN

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£434

Sat 22/1117:35MAN - LSI

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£452

Mon 1/1219:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Mon 8/1219:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 10mLoganair

Deal found 17/10£454

Sun 23/1107:55MAN - LSI

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£465

Sun 23/1119:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 15mLoganair

Deal found 15/10£504

Thu 30/1014:45MAN - LSI

2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 3/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£510

Sat 1/1112:40MAN - LSI

2 stops24h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 5/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/10£526

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Mon 30/316:55MAN - LSI

2 stops22h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 31/319:35LSI - MAN

2 stops17h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/10£357

Mon 1/1219:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1219:45LSI - MAN

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£434

Mon 30/308:30MAN - LSI

1 stop23h 05mLoganair

Tue 31/319:35LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 30mLoganair

Deal found 14/10£440

Mon 1/1218:50MAN - LSI

2 stops13h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 8/1219:45LSI - MAN

2 stops16h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/10£367

Sat 22/1117:35MAN - LSI

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£452

Mon 1/1219:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Mon 8/1219:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 10mLoganair

Deal found 16/10£452

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Mon 20/1016:55MAN - LSI

2 stops19h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 27/1019:45LSI - MAN

2 stops19h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/10£576

Thu 30/1014:45MAN - LSI

2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 3/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£510

Thu 30/1014:45MAN - LSI

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£579

Sat 1/1112:40MAN - LSI

2 stops24h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 5/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/10£526

Sat 1/1122:15MAN - LSI

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1119:45LSI - MAN

3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£584

Sat 22/1117:35MAN - LSI

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£452

Sat 22/1112:30MAN - LSI

1 stop23h 25mLoganair

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 15mLoganair

Deal found 15/10£562

Sun 23/1107:55MAN - LSI

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£465

Sun 23/1119:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Wed 26/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 15mLoganair

Deal found 15/10£504

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Wed 28/109:50MAN - LSI

2 stops9h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£168

Wed 28/116:10MAN - LSI

1 stop23h 40mLoganair

Deal found 15/10£181

Wed 28/114:40MAN - LSI

3 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£254

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

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Mon 30/3

16:55-15:50

2 stops22h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 31/3

19:35-13:10

2 stops17h 35m

£357

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 1/12

18:50-08:20

2 stops13h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 8/12

19:45-11:45

2 stops16h 00m

£367

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 1/12

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 8/12

19:45-11:45

2 stops16h 00m

£434

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 30/3

08:30-07:35

1 stop23h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 31/3

19:35-08:05

1 stop12h 30m

£440

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Sat 22/11

17:35-07:35

2 stops38h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 26/11

19:45-10:55

2 stops15h 10m

£452

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Mon 1/12

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 8/12

19:45-07:55

1 stop12h 10m

£452

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 28/1

09:50-19:15

2 stops9h 25m

£168

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 28/1

16:10-15:50

1 stop23h 40m

£181

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Wed 28/1

14:40-07:35

3 stops16h 55m

£254

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

The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £293). Flying from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £489). 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 MAN to LSI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sumburgh/Shetland

See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

British Airways

6.7

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7,457 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,457 reviews

British Airways

6.7

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7,457 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh?
Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Lerwick Sumburgh from Manchester; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Lerwick Sumburgh per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Manchester airport to Lerwick Sumburgh. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?
For as low as £357, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Manchester in 22h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £295 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Loganair, starting at £345. British Airways is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Sumburgh/Shetland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Sumburgh/Shetland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Sumburgh/Shetland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Sumburgh/Shetland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Sumburgh/Shetland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £293). Flying from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of £489). 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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