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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick from £152

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SDZ
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick are usually found in March or August, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Lerwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lerwick (SDZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£294

One-way from

£152

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£374

Good round-trip deal

£301 or less
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 10/4-30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick (SDZ).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 10/406:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Wed 30/408:50LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 19/2£294
Tue 1/721:20EDI - LSI
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/719:15LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£320
Wed 20/805:55EDI - LSI
2 stops9h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 25/816:25LSI - EDI
2 stops28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£329

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Edinburgh

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Lerwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 30/4

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£294

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

21:20-07:40

2 stops34h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 4/7

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£320

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

17:50-07:40

2 stops13h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 30/3

19:15-22:55

2 stops27h 40m

£343

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£152

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

21:10-08:05

2 stops34h 55m

£165

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/7

23:35-19:15

2 stops19h 40m

£186

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick 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 EDI to SDZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Lerwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Lerwick in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Lerwick by month

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

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

Temperature in Lerwick by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick, 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 Lerwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lerwick. 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 Lerwick. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

FCO - LHR

After flying on easyJet and Ryan air frequently over the last few years was nice to get back to an airline that was on time and valued its passengers. We will be back !!

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

FCO - LHR

After flying on easyJet and Ryan air frequently over the last few years was nice to get back to an airline that was on time and valued its passengers. We will be back !!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Lerwick per day. 1 airline has flights to Lerwick from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick round-trip from £294. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is British Airways. Loganair is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick are Loganair (0%), KLM (0%) and British Airways (0%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    On average you can expect to pay £344 for a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick. The cheapest flight overall is £223 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) is currently priced at £294.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Lerwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Lerwick 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 Edinburgh to Lerwick?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick (average of £384). Flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick 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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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Lerwick

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LoganairCheapest£285Average£354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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