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

For as low as £346, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Manchester in 19h 45m. 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 £292 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Loganair, starting at £341. British Airways is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 40%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Flights from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at £290.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport flights typically cost between £352 and £597 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £346 on British Airways (9 Feb-14 Feb).

Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, book at least 46 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 119% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £502 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £666.

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Thu 30/1014:45MAN - LSI

2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£392

Thu 16/1016:25MAN - LSI

2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£411

Tue 14/1018:45MAN - LSI

2 stops13h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 21/1008:15LSI - MAN

2 stops13h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£411

Tue 14/1019:45MAN - LSI

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:45LSI - MAN

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£425

Thu 30/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£432

Thu 16/1012:30MAN - LSI

1 stop19h 10mLoganair

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 40mLoganair

Deal found 15/9£465

Thu 30/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 10mLoganair

Deal found 15/9£482

Tue 14/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 45mLoganair

Tue 21/1008:15LSI - MAN

1 stop11h 05mLoganair

Deal found 14/9£489

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Mon 9/211:50MAN - LSI

2 stops19h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 14/212:35LSI - MAN

2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£346

Mon 9/219:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/212:35LSI - MAN

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£377

Thu 16/1012:30MAN - LSI

1 stop19h 10mLoganair

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 40mLoganair

Deal found 15/9£465

Thu 30/1014:45MAN - LSI

2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£392

Tue 14/1019:45MAN - LSI

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:45LSI - MAN

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£425

Thu 16/1016:25MAN - LSI

2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£411

Thu 30/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£432

Thu 30/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 10mLoganair

Deal found 15/9£482

Tue 14/1018:45MAN - LSI

2 stops13h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 21/1008:15LSI - MAN

2 stops13h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£411

Tue 14/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 45mLoganair

Tue 21/1008:15LSI - MAN

1 stop11h 05mLoganair

Deal found 14/9£489

Thu 16/1012:30MAN - LSI

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£465

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Tue 14/1018:45MAN - LSI

2 stops13h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 21/1008:15LSI - MAN

2 stops13h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£411

Tue 14/1019:45MAN - LSI

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:45LSI - MAN

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£425

Tue 14/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 45mLoganair

Tue 21/1008:15LSI - MAN

1 stop11h 05mLoganair

Deal found 14/9£489

Thu 16/1016:25MAN - LSI

2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£411

Thu 16/1012:30MAN - LSI

1 stop19h 10mLoganair

Sun 26/1019:15LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 40mLoganair

Deal found 15/9£465

Thu 30/1014:45MAN - LSI

2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£392

Thu 30/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£432

Thu 30/1019:55MAN - LSI

1 stop11h 40mLoganair

Thu 6/1119:45LSI - MAN

1 stop12h 10mLoganair

Deal found 15/9£482

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Mon 9/2

11:50-07:35

2 stops19h 45m

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Sat 14/2

12:35-07:55

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Mon 9/2

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

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12:35-07:55

2 stops19h 20m

£377

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 30/10

14:45-07:35

2 stops16h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 6/11

19:45-11:00

2 stops15h 15m

£392

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 16/10

16:25-07:40

2 stops15h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 26/10

19:15-14:00

2 stops18h 45m

£411

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Tue 14/10

18:45-08:20

2 stops13h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 21/10

08:15-21:40

2 stops13h 25m

£411

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Tue 14/10

19:45-07:40

3 stops35h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 21/10

18:45-15:35

2 stops20h 50m

£425

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 30/10

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 6/11

19:45-11:00

2 stops15h 15m

£432

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 16/10

12:30-07:40

1 stop19h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 26/10

19:15-07:55

1 stop12h 40m

£465

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 16/10

12:30-07:40

1 stop19h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 26/10

19:15-14:00

2 stops18h 45m

£465

ManchesterLerwick

MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Thu 30/10

19:55-07:35

1 stop11h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 6/11

19:45-07:55

1 stop12h 10m

£482

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from Manchester 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 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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.

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6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

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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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

British Airways

6.7

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7,361 reviews

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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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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 £346, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Manchester in 19h 45m. 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 £292 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Loganair, starting at £341. British Airways is 40% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £384). Flying from Manchester 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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