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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shetland from £297

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shetland (zzEIL). 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 28 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 November 2024.

Fri 29/1106:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Sun 1/1216:30LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 27/11£497
Fri 29/1106:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/1112:25LSI - EDI
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11£581
Fri 29/1117:25EDI - LSI
2 stops14h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 1/1212:15LSI - EDI
2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/11£599

Find flights from Edinburgh to Shetland within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Shetland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 920,360 searches. Data last updated 28 November 2024.

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EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/3

16:45-18:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 9/3

16:30-17:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£297

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/1

16:15-07:40

2 stops15h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 13/1

19:45-11:00

2 stops15h 15m

£306

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/3

15:10-07:40

2 stops16h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 9/3

16:30-17:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£311

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Deals found on 27/11

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shetland

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Shetland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Shetland as you normally would.

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 28 November 2024.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
6,831 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight did not happen with us. Flight from Rome to LHR was delayed due to weather, and this caused us to miss our flight.

British Airways
6.7
Okay
6,831 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
6,831 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight did not happen with us. Flight from Rome to LHR was delayed due to weather, and this caused us to miss our flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Shetland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    Consider Loganair (0%), KLM (0%) or British Airways (0%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £165. While the most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) can be booked for £293 on average our data indicates £320 when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to Shetland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 920,360 searches. Data last updated 28 November 2024.
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LoganairCheapest£283Average£344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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