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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shetland from £154

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Shetland flight deals. Data was last updated 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£290

One-way from

£154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£373
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 10/4-14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Shetland
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Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Shetland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£63 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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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 23 February 2025.

Thu 10/406:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Mon 14/418:45LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 22/2£290
Fri 15/806:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/808:15LSI - EDI
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2£317
Fri 15/819:30EDI - LSI
2 stops12h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 19/808:15LSI - EDI
2 stops12h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/2£319

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Edinburgh

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Shetland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 14/4

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£290

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/8

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 19/8

08:15-21:25

2 stops13h 10m

£317

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/8

19:30-08:05

2 stops12h 35m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 19/8

08:15-20:25

2 stops12h 10m

£319

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/8

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£154

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/8

19:30-08:05

2 stops12h 35m

£168

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/8

05:50-09:25

3 stops27h 35m

£474

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Deals found on 22/2

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shetland

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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 23 February 2025.

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 23 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from Edinburgh to Shetland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,754 reviews
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Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.5

Food

6.3

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
6,754 reviews
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,754 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.5

Food

6.3

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 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 £223. While the most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh) can be booked for £294 on average our data indicates £344 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LoganairCheapest£285Average£353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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