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

For as low as £423, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Manchester in 11h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 £329 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Loganair, starting at £374. British Airways is 37% 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to LSI?

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

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 £644 and £506 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £363 on British Airways (10 Sept-17 Sept).

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Thu 10/910:50

MAN

LSI

2 stops8h 15m

British Airways

Thu 17/916:25

LSI

MAN

2 stops6h 20m

British Airways

Deal found 28/4£363

Fri 30/1015:05

MAN

LSI

2 stops17h 00m

British Airways

Tue 3/1112:15

LSI

MAN

2 stops19h 50m

British Airways

Deal found 26/4£368

Thu 10/908:30

MAN

LSI

1 stop10h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 17/916:25

LSI

MAN

2 stops6h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£406

Sat 31/1015:10

MAN

LSI

2 stops21h 35m

British Airways

Tue 3/1112:15

LSI

MAN

2 stops19h 50m

British Airways

Deal found 29/4£410

Tue 2/608:30

MAN

LSI

1 stop23h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 9/618:45

LSI

MAN

2 stops26h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4£415

Fri 31/720:10

MAN

LSI

2 stops11h 55m

British Airways

Wed 5/808:10

LSI

MAN

2 stops10h 50m

British Airways

Deal found 26/4£423

Thu 10/908:30

MAN

LSI

1 stop10h 35m

Loganair

Thu 17/916:25

LSI

MAN

1 stop2h 55m

Loganair

Deal found 28/4£432

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Round-trip from	£363
One-way from	£208
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£545

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Fri 31/7

20:10-08:05

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Wed 5/8

08:10-19:00

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18:10-12:30

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08:30-07:35

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18:45-07:45

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08:30-07:35

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19:35-11:40

1 stop16h 05m

£466

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08:30-07:35

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19:35-07:55

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£483

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

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Mon 11/5

17:50-15:50

2 stops22h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 9/6

18:45-21:35

2 stops26h 50m

£494

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11:55-15:50

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Fri 31/7

19:55-08:05

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19:35-07:55

1 stop12h 20m

£539

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

Manchester

Fri 3/7

16:15-08:05

1 stop15h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 5/7

19:15-19:25

1 stop24h 10m

£593

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MAN - LSI

MANLSI

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Mon 25/5

20:00-07:35

1 stop11h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 28/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop12h 20m

£595

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £403). Flying from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £788). 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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David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

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David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

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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 £423, British Airways can have you in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from Manchester in 11h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £329 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Loganair, starting at £374. British Airways is 37% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (average of £403). Flying from Manchester to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £788). 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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