Flights to Sumburgh Shetland (LSI) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Sumburgh Shetland Airport? If you want to travel to Sumburgh Shetland Airport next month, return fares start from £232. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

Loganair, British Airways, KLM and DAT all fly direct to Sumburgh Shetland.
The cheapest month to fly to Sumburgh Shetland is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sumburgh Shetland but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Sumburgh Shetland is £199. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Sumburgh Shetland Airport is Thursday, 28 May 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sumburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Loganair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sumburgh Shetland.

Flying to Sumburgh Shetland

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£98
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 8 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week136

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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.

  • Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to LSI. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • 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.

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