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£264+ Cheap flights to Shetland

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— LSI
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult

Flights to Shetland in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shetland in 2024, 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 December 2024.

Return from

£286

One-way from

£264

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£455
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 45m total
  • London to Lerwick
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • London to Shetland
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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 December 2024.

Mon 23/1214:00LCY - LSI
1 stop4h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 30/1212:25LSI - LCY
1 stop5h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12£472
Mon 23/1221:00LHR - LSI
2 stops15h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 30/1219:45LSI - LHR
1 stop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12£568
Sun 22/1220:45LHR - LSI
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1219:15LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£686
Mon 23/1219:35LGW - LSI
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1219:45LSI - LGW
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£699
Sun 22/1219:45LCY - LSI
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1213:20LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£719
Sun 22/1209:00LTN - LSI
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1213:20LSI - LTN
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£797
Mon 23/1208:05STN - LSI
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1208:50LSI - STN
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£826
Sun 22/1220:20LHR - LSI
3 stops40h 30mLoganair
Sun 29/1213:20LSI - LHR
2 stops18h 40mLoganair
Deal found 21/12£1,198
Mon 23/1207:45LCY - LSI
2 stops10h 25mKLM
Mon 30/1208:50LSI - LCY
2 stops10h 45mKLM
Deal found 22/12£1,445

Find flights to Shetland within your budget

Locate flights to Shetland that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 December 2024.

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LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 13/2

20:45-07:40

1 stop10h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 20/2

08:15-15:05

1 stop6h 50m

£286

LondonLerwick

LGW - LSI

LGWLSI

London Gatwick

Thu 6/2

19:35-07:40

1 stop12h 05m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 9/2

19:15-07:50

1 stop12h 35m

£320

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 13/2

08:50-18:10

1 stop9h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 20/2

08:50-17:30

1 stop8h 40m

£342

LondonLerwick

STN - LSI

STNLSI

London Stansted

Thu 13/2

06:30-15:50

2 stops9h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 20/2

19:45-00:10

2 stops28h 25m

£374

LondonLerwick

LTN - LSI

LTNLSI

London Luton

Thu 13/2

09:00-15:50

2 stops6h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 20/2

19:45-23:05

2 stops27h 20m

£379

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 6/2

06:20-12:20

2 stops6h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 9/2

19:15-07:40

1 stop12h 25m

£395

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

20:25-15:50

2 stops19h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/1

08:50-07:40

2 stops22h 50m

£609

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Tue 21/1

08:40-19:15

2 stops10h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 28/1

08:50-07:15

2 stops22h 25m

£631

LondonLerwick

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Thu 6/2

18:55-07:40

2 stops12h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 9/2

13:20-07:15

2 stops17h 55m

£637

LondonLerwick

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

09:45-12:20

2 stops26h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Fri 9/5

12:55-17:45

2 stops4h 50m

£681

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Travel insights for flights to Shetland

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How long is the flight to Shetland?

On average, a flight from London to Shetland takes 8 hours 56 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.

British Airways

British Airways

From £309

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 December 2024.
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
1,342 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,815 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

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  • 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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