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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport from £200

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LSI
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick Sumburgh are usually found in September or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Sumburgh/Shetland (LSI). 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£282

One-way from

£200

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£344

Good round-trip deal

£306 or less
Loganair
  • Loganair
  • 9/9-10/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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27/7
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Lerwick
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Lerwick Sumburgh.
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Tue 9/906:50EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Wed 10/908:50LSI - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 10/4£282
Sat 26/707:20EDI - LSI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/815:45LSI - EDI
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£368
Tue 20/510:30EDI - LSI
2 stops8h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 21/512:15LSI - EDI
2 stops8h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4£652

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
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Edinburgh

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EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 10/9

08:50-10:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£282

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/7

07:20-08:45

Nonstop1h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sun 3/8

15:45-08:35

2 stops16h 50m

£368

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

10:30-19:15

2 stops8h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Wed 21/5

12:15-20:25

2 stops8h 10m

£652

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/7

09:35-18:35

2 stops9h 00m

£200

EdinburghLerwick

EDI - LSI

EDILSI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/7

14:30-16:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£276

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Deals found on 11/4

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport. 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 Sumburgh Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/Shetland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Rainfall in Sumburgh/Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Sumburgh/Shetland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Sumburgh/Shetland by month

Plan your trip to Sumburgh/Shetland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, 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 Sumburgh/Shetland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sumburgh/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 Sumburgh/Shetland. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,740 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.6

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

ACC - LGW

By turning off the air conditioning, which was on during the best part of the flight
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,740 reviews
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,740 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.6

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

ACC - LGW

By turning off the air conditioning, which was on during the best part of the flight

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lerwick Sumburgh from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Lerwick Sumburgh should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Lerwick Sumburgh from 1 airline.

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

    Currently priced at £282, Loganair will fly you from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport and back. In addition to Loganair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on British Airways for as low as £652. Loganair is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport? While on average our users pay £320, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £290. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Lerwick Sumburgh), is priced around £282.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Sumburgh/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 Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

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