How to find cheap flights to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
£199 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sumburgh Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LSI, the lowest fare is £98.
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Around three months before taking off is an excellent time to book tickets to Sumburgh, where Sumburgh Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the lowest prices.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Sumburgh by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Sumburgh, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Sumburgh Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Sumburgh
August is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Sumburgh.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LSI.
July is the most popular month for flights to LSI. Go then if you're eager to explore Sumburgh in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Sumburgh then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 10ºC and 15ºC, August is when Sumburgh is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 3ºC to 8ºC, February has the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? June is the driest month in Sumburgh, averaging five days of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Travel then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Sumburgh Airport (LSI): What you need to know
Take the express route to Sumburgh with Loganair. This popular airline offers direct flights to Sumburgh Airport.
Once you arrive at LSI, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
The Spiggie Hotel is a comfortable stay within easy reach of Sumburgh Airport. Rest up here after your flight to LSI.
Grab the keys to a car hire in LSI from leading suppliers like Avis and Europcar. With your own vehicle, you can travel beyond Sumburgh and explore places that are off the usual tourist route.
Getting to central Sumburgh from Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
LSI is about 2 kms (1 mile) from central Sumburgh.
Once you've touched down from your flight to LSI, driving to the centre will take around 5 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Enjoy a home away from home at The Spiggie Hotel. It offers all the comforts you need for your visit to Sumburgh.
Sumburgh highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Sumburgh:
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) south-west of the centre.
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) south of the heart of Sumburgh.
How to get to Lerwick from Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Starting your trip in Lerwick? From LSI, it takes around 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 40 kms (25 miles) from the airport.
Allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling to Lerwick on public transport.
Travelling from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Scalloway
About 29 kms (18 miles) away, Scalloway is another city that's easily reachable from Sumburgh Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 5 minutes to make the journey on public transport from LSI.
Going there by car takes roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's loads more of the United Kingdom waiting for you to discover. About 274 kms (170 miles) south-west of Sumburgh, head for Elgin. On the must-see list? Start with Glen Moray Distillery, The BenRiach Distillery and Pluscarden Abbey.
Peterhead is another top destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 257 kms (160 miles) south of Sumburgh. Set your sights on top attractions like Peterhead Prison Museum, Longhaven Cliffs Nature Reserve and Slains Castle.
Or head for Fraserburgh, about 241 kms (150 miles) south of Sumburgh. RSPB Scotland Loch of Strathbeg nature reserve, Kinnaird Head and Pennan Beach are among the many reasons to visit.