What is the cheapest month to fly to Shetland?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shetland . Flying to Shetland in November will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.

How much is a return flight to Shetland?

A return flight to Shetland will typically cost around £292, however they can be found for as little as £225.

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).

£135+ Flights to Shetland

Flights to Shetland in 2025

Return from	£285
One-way from	£135
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£459

18/3-25/3
2 total stops
15h 20m total
London to Lerwick

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British Airways
18/4
1 total stop
10h 05m total
London to Shetland

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Tue 18/312:15LGW - LSI

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/308:15LSI - LGW

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£285

Tue 18/313:35LHR - LSI

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/308:15LSI - LHR

1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£287

Thu 5/606:55LCY - LSI

1 stop4h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 12/608:50LSI - LCY

1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£316

Wed 2/414:05LCY - LSI

1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/412:15LSI - LCY

1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£345

Fri 7/306:35STN - LSI

2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/312:15LSI - STN

2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£388

Mon 12/507:05LTN - LSI

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/508:15LSI - LTN

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£405

Wed 22/107:30LHR - LSI

1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 29/119:45LSI - LHR

1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£481

Fri 3/1009:45LHR - LSI

2 stops23h 40mLoganair

Fri 10/1012:55LSI - LHR

2 stops4h 50mLoganair

Deal found 21/1£512

Mon 12/520:55LHR - LSI

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Fri 16/508:15LSI - LHR

2 stops23h 25mKLM

Deal found 21/1£658

Fri 27/607:45LCY - LSI

2 stops8h 05mKLM

Mon 30/608:15LSI - LCY

2 stops10h 20mKLM

Deal found 20/1£694

Wed 27/808:55LCY - LSI

2 stops23h 25mLoganair

Wed 3/908:50LSI - LCY

2 stops33h 25mLoganair

Deal found 21/1£736

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Tue 18/312:15LGW - LSI

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/308:15LSI - LGW

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£285

Thu 20/216:40LHR - LSI

1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 27/219:45LSI - LHR

1 stop11h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£312

Tue 18/313:35LHR - LSI

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/308:15LSI - LHR

1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£287

Thu 5/609:45LHR - LSI

1 stop3h 45mLoganair

Thu 12/619:45LSI - LHR

3 stops22h 00mLoganair

Deal found 21/1£628

Thu 5/606:55LCY - LSI

1 stop4h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 12/608:50LSI - LCY

1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£316

Mon 12/520:55LHR - LSI

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Fri 16/508:15LSI - LHR

2 stops23h 25mKLM

Deal found 21/1£658

Sat 22/320:35LTN - LSI

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/312:25LSI - LTN

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£386

Fri 7/306:35STN - LSI

2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/312:15LSI - STN

2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£388

Thu 26/614:05LCY - LSI

1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/712:25LSI - LCY

1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£392

Tue 18/310:00LCY - LSI

2 stops9h 15mKLM

Tue 25/308:50LSI - LCY

2 stops8h 35mKLM

Deal found 21/1£3,115

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Tue 21/109:20LCY - LSI

2 stops9h 55mKLM

Tue 28/108:15LSI - LCY

2 stops10h 10mKLM

Deal found 20/1£3,099

Wed 22/107:30LHR - LSI

1 stop4h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 29/119:45LSI - LHR

1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£481

Wed 22/108:50LGW - LSI

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/108:15LSI - LGW

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£603

Wed 22/106:50LTN - LSI

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/108:50LSI - LTN

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£655

Wed 22/108:15STN - LSI

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/108:50LSI - STN

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£658

Wed 22/115:25LCY - LSI

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/109:25LSI - LCY

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£687

Wed 22/114:40LHR - LSI

2 stops17h 35mLoganair

Wed 29/108:50LSI - LHR

2 stops28h 50mLoganair

Deal found 21/1£1,430

Fri 31/106:55LCY - LSI

1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways

Fri 7/212:25LSI - LCY

1 stop8h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/1£1,457

Sat 1/211:30LCY - LSI

1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 5/218:45LSI - LCY

1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/1£442

Wed 26/210:55LHR - LSI

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/312:15LSI - LHR

2 stops9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£444

One-way flights to Shetland
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Fri 18/422:00LHR - LSI

1 stop10h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£135

Fri 18/413:20LGW - LSI

1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£203

Fri 18/414:05LCY - LSI

1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1£229

Fri 18/418:30LTN - LSI

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£257

Fri 18/420:55LHR - LSI

2 stops17h 10mKLM

Deal found 21/1£322

Fri 18/419:00LCY - LSI

2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£326

Fri 18/412:25STN - LSI

2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£429

Fri 18/409:45LHR - LSI

3 stops22h 20mLoganair

Deal found 21/1£434

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Price

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Tue 18/3

12:15-19:15

1 stop7h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 25/3

08:15-16:35

1 stop8h 20m

£285

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 18/3

13:35-07:40

1 stop18h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 25/3

08:15-12:15

1 stop4h 00m

£287

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 5/6

06:55-11:45

1 stop4h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 12/6

08:50-17:30

1 stop8h 40m

£316

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Wed 2/4

14:05-18:10

1 stop4h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 7/4

12:15-16:25

1 stop4h 10m

£345

LondonLerwick

STN - LSI

STNLSI

London Stansted

Fri 7/3

06:35-19:15

2 stops12h 40m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 9/3

12:15-00:05

2 stops11h 50m

£388

LondonLerwick

LTN - LSI

LTNLSI

London Luton

Mon 12/5

07:05-19:15

1 stop12h 10m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 16/5

08:15-21:55

1 stop13h 40m

£405

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 5/6

09:45-13:30

1 stop3h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 12/6

19:45-17:45

3 stops22h 00m

£628

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

20:55-15:50

2 stops18h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 16/5

08:15-07:40

2 stops23h 25m

£658

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Fri 27/6

07:45-15:50

2 stops8h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 30/6

08:15-18:35

2 stops10h 20m

£694

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 26/6

18:45-08:45

2 stops38h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 1/7

18:45-18:15

2 stops47h 30m

£807

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How long is the flight to Shetland?

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shetland?

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

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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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways and KLM to Shetland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,341 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,341 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,341 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

British Airways

6.6

Okay

6,831 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,341 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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.
How much is a return flight to Shetland?
A return flight to Shetland will typically cost around £292, however they can be found for as little as £225.
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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Reviews of airlines servicing Shetland

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways and KLM to Shetland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Shetland?

How much is a return flight to Shetland?

Where does the fastest flight to Shetland depart from?

Does Lerwick Sumburgh have car hire?

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