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Cheap flights to Lerwick from £263

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SDZ
23 May — 30 May1
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Flights to Lerwick in 2024

Find the latest flights to Lerwick in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£346

Return from

£263
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Lerwick

Cheap flights to Lerwick in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Lerwick in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Lerwick in May and June 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Wed 19/608:40LHR - LSI
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 21/619:45LSI - LHR
1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£352
Wed 12/607:40LTN - LSI
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/619:45LSI - LTN
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£357
Wed 19/621:10LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 22/612:25LSI - LHR
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£377
Wed 19/621:00LGW - LSI
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/619:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£380
Wed 12/619:55LGW - LSI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/619:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£387
Wed 19/617:20LGW - LSI
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/619:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£401
Sun 16/607:55LHR - LSI
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 23/619:15LSI - LHR
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£402
Fri 31/512:10LHR - LSI
1 stop19h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 7/616:25LSI - LHR
1 stop6h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£406
Wed 12/621:10LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/619:45LSI - LHR
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£417

Lerwick 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Lerwick in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data were last updated on 18 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Lerwick in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 3/1015:20LHR - LSI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 7/1016:25LSI - LHR
1 stop3h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5£263
Fri 6/907:10LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 9/912:10LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£278
Wed 24/721:50LHR - LSI
1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 1/819:45LSI - LHR
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£280
Sun 18/821:10LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 24/812:25LSI - LHR
1 stop8h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£286
Tue 6/818:35LHR - LSI
1 stop13h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 13/819:45LSI - LHR
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£289
Wed 27/1114:20LCY - LSI
1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 1/1213:20LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5£338
Wed 4/907:50LHR - LSI
1 stop11h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 14/908:35LSI - LHR
1 stop12h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£338
Tue 6/819:00LCY - LSI
1 stop13h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 13/808:50LSI - LCY
1 stop8h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£340
Thu 25/707:10LHR - LSI
1 stop4h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 29/712:10LSI - LHR
1 stop4h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£343

Flights to Lerwick departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Lerwick, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Lerwick. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Sun 26/521:10LHR - LSI
1 stop10h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:45LSI - LHR
1 stop26h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£532
Sun 26/507:10LTN - LSI
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/519:45LSI - LTN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£570
Sun 26/519:15LGW - LSI
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/519:45LSI - LGW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£608
Sun 26/519:35LCY - LSI
1 stop12h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 28/508:50LSI - LCY
1 stop6h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£611
Sun 26/521:00STN - LSI
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/518:45LSI - STN
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£691
Sun 26/521:40LHR - LSI
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/514:05LSI - LHR
1 stop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£732
Sun 26/519:55LGW - LSI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/508:10LSI - LGW
2 stops7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£760
Sun 26/519:00LTN - LSI
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/511:50LSI - LTN
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£798
Sun 26/508:00STN - LSI
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/511:50LSI - STN
2 stops9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£907

Find flights to Lerwick within your budget

Locate flights to Lerwick that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£263 - £778

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Thu 3/10

1 stop16h 15m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 7/10

1 stop3h 30m

£263

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Fri 6/9

1 stop4h 30m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Mon 9/9

1 stop4h 40m

£278

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Wed 24/7

1 stop13h 50m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 1/8

1 stop15h 50m

£280

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Sun 18/8

1 stop10h 25m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 24/8

1 stop8h 40m

£286

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 6/8

1 stop13h 00m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 13/8

1 stop23h 50m

£289

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Mon 22/7

1 stop13h 20m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 30/7

1 stop26h 05m

£357

London LutonLerwick Sumburgh

LTN - LSI

LTNLSI

London Luton

Wed 12/6

1 stop23h 55m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Thu 13/6

1 stop26h 10m

£357

London CityLerwick Sumburgh

LCY - LSI

LCYLSI

London City

Sun 18/8

1 stop11h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Sat 24/8

1 stop24h 10m

£364

London HeathrowLerwick Sumburgh

LHR - LSI

LHRLSI

London Heathrow

Tue 6/8

1 stop3h 45m

Lerwick Sumburgh

Tue 13/8

2 stops40h 35m

£778

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Average price of flights to Lerwick by month

Plan your trip to Lerwick by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Lerwick is currently £0 while a return flight costs £361. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Lerwick (average of £375). Flying to Lerwick in March will prove the most costly (average of £473). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£345

February

£359

March

£373

April

£323

May

£296

June

£323

July

£334

August

£332

September

£318

October

£341

November

£321

December

£357

Lerwick is not a place to visit if you’re seeking sun. Temperatures rarely get any higher than 16C even in the height of summer, with rain falling with great frequency throughout the year. In fact, the best time to visit might just be in the middle of winter. The last Tuesday in January sees the annual Lerwick Up Helly, a fire festival that celebrates the influence of the Vikings on the islands. Expect lots of helmets, axes and drinking horns, with the event culminating in the heart-stopping spectacle of a burning Viking galley. Cheap flights to Lerwick and discounted accommodation rates will be hard to find during this popular event.

The island’s other big events are altogether less pyromaniacal, but will certainly set fire to your passions. Nothing gets Shetlanders excited as music, and six months of every year are dedicated to making the population boogie. The season is kicked-off by the Shetland Folk Festival that runs over four days at the beginning of May, before the much-loved mashup of traditional music known as Fiddle Frenzy takes place in August. September sees the sounds of the American Deep South celebrated at the Shetland Blues Festival, with things getting local again at the Accordion and Fiddle Festival in October. The season closes in November, but not before the Shetland International Guitar Festival rocks the islands with all the sound of six-string twang. And if music’s not your thing, Shetland Wool Week occurs every October, before Christmas ups the ante with a seasonal craft fair and food festival.

Temperature and rainfall in Lerwick by month

Plan your trip to Lerwick by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SDZ

Temperature

4 - 12 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lerwick, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Lerwick?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Lerwick. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Lerwick. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Lerwick?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Lerwick should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Lerwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lerwick. 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 Lerwick. Reviews last updated 18 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Loganair, British Airways and KLM to Lerwick. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
6.8
Okay
6,831 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The plane was rather old but the crew were great. Maybe it’s because the flight was half empty. The level of attention in Premium Economy during this flight is the most I have received since I started flyi by BA 15 years ago.

6.8
Okay
6,831 reviews
6.8
Okay
6,831 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The plane was rather old but the crew were great. Maybe it’s because the flight was half empty. The level of attention in Premium Economy during this flight is the most I have received since I started flyi by BA 15 years ago.

Lerwick overview

The capital of the Shetland Islands may be off the beaten track, but those who make the pilgrimage to this isolated port will uncover a whole world of culture and intrigue that can be traced back to the Stone Age. Lerwick itself is a relatively recent addition to the area, having only been founded in the 17th century as a seaport to trade with the Dutch fishing fleet, but it fast established itself as one of Scotland’s most important northern cities. Today, Lerwick is renowned for being a welcoming and slow-paced town that boasts excellent seafood cuisine and a healthy shopping culture.

Visitors invariably use Lerwick as a base from which to mount expeditions further afield. History is a big draw, with archaeological records showing that people have called the islands home since the Mesolithic Period. The oldest attractions include Scord of Brouster, the remains of three houses, several walled fields and a cairn thought to have been built around 2200 BC. Creeping forward in time, be sure to visit Clickimin Broch, a large and well preserved stone fortress south-west of Lerwick, and the Staneydale Temple near Bixter, both dating from at least 1000BC. One final prehistoric destination is Broch of Mousa, the finest example of an Iron Age round tower in all the islands as well as the tallest in the world. So celebrated is the Broch of Mousa that historians count it among the best-preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe.

Alternatively, head to Shetland to uncover a land rich in wildlife. Catch the ferry to Bressay and visit the Noss nature reserve where puffins and even orcas are frequent visitors. Otters and a healthy population of seabirds are in residence. Outdoor types are also well catered for, with miles of rugged coastline, rolling hills and uninhabited islands all open for exploration.

Getting around Lerwick

Due to Lerwick’s size it is easily navigable on foot, but it is recommended that visitors hire a car so they can visit the local attractions and access ferry points for trips to other islands. 

Getting from the Airport to the City

A regular airport bus service operates between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Lerwick throughout the day, and takes approximately 40 minutes. Private hire taxis and car rental is also available.

  • What does LSI mean?

    Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is LSI. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Lerwick/Tingwall Airport (LWK) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lerwick if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lerwick on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lerwick?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Loganair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lerwick.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lerwick?

    Lerwick Sumburgh Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lerwick. One-way flights to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport typically cost £163, while return flights cost around £201.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lerwick depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lerwick, Aberdeen offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Does Lerwick Sumburgh Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

    Yes. Lerwick Sumburgh Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sumburgh Hotel is the closest property to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (0.0 mi away from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport).

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