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£138+ Cheap flights to Shetland

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LSI
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shetland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shetland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 April 2026.

Thu 3/914:55
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 10m
British Airways
Mon 7/908:10
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop8h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 19/4£258
Thu 18/607:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop12h 05m
British Airways
Sun 28/618:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£260
Fri 19/621:05
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop11h 40m
British Airways
Thu 25/618:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£263
Thu 18/607:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop12h 05m
British Airways
Wed 24/619:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£266
Mon 1/617:25
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop14h 10m
British Airways
Thu 4/618:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£269
Sun 31/521:45
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop10h 35m
British Airways
Wed 3/612:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop8h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£271
Sat 31/1007:10
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop4h 45m
British Airways
Fri 6/1116:25
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop6h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 18/4£273
Tue 23/617:00
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Wed 24/619:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£274
Fri 29/506:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Tue 2/619:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop13h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£275
Sun 31/520:50
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop21h 20m
British Airways
Fri 5/619:35
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop25h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£276
Fri 29/506:35
LHR
-
LSI
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Thu 4/618:45
LSI
-
LHR
1 stop3h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£278
Thu 19/1115:45
LCY
-
LSI
1 stop26h 25m
British Airways
Mon 23/1112:15
LSI
-
LCY
1 stop6h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 18/4£290

Find flight deals to Shetland

Find the latest flights to Shetland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 April 2026.

Return from

£258

One-way from

£138

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£377
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 3/9-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 25m total
  • London to Lerwick
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  • British Airways
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • London to Shetland
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LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

14:55-19:05

1 stop4h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 7/9

08:10-16:25

1 stop8h 15m

£258

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

21:50-08:20

1 stop10h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 25/6

18:45-22:30

1 stop3h 45m

£263

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

07:00-19:05

1 stop12h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 24/6

19:35-21:00

1 stop25h 25m

£266

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 3/9

11:25-18:10

1 stop6h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 7/9

18:45-10:20

1 stop15h 35m

£295

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Sun 21/6

20:30-08:20

1 stop11h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 24/6

18:45-10:20

1 stop15h 35m

£303
Fastest return journey

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 1/6

11:25-18:10

1 stop6h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 5/6

08:50-13:10

1 stop4h 20m

£303

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Mon 22/6

19:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 24/6

18:45-08:00

1 stop13h 15m

£303

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

22:10-08:05

1 stop9h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 28/8

16:25-22:35

1 stop6h 10m

£303

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

17:25-07:35

1 stop14h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 6/6

08:35-12:00

1 stop3h 25m

£311

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

11:00-07:35

1 stop20h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 12/5

19:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

£311

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shetland

How long is the flight to Shetland?

On average, a flight from London to Shetland takes 6 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Shetland from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shetland?

The most popular airline flying from London to Shetland is British Airways.

Loganair
Loganair
From £195
British Airways
British Airways
From £245

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shetland?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Shetland is British Airways.

Rainfall in Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Shetland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shetland 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 Shetland when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Shetland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shetland, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shetland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 Shetland. Reviews last updated 22 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,905 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,905 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,905 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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.

FAQs about flying to Shetland

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shetland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shetland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shetland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shetland.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shetland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shetland, Aberdeen Dyce offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Does Lerwick Sumburgh have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lerwick Sumburgh can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lerwick Sumburgh?

    Yes. Lerwick Sumburgh has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sumburgh Hotel is the closest property to Lerwick Sumburgh (0.0 mi away from Lerwick Sumburgh).

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