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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $135 One Way, $312 Round Trip

$312 return flights and $135 one-way flights to Shetland Islands were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$312 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $312 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$316 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $316 found 3 days ago
Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$436 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$436
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $436 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
INV
Inverness
LSI
Lerwick
$456 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$456
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Inverness to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $456 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
INV
Inverness
LSI
Lerwick
$508 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$508
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Inverness to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $508 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 21
AMS
Amsterdam
LSI
Lerwick
$657 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$657
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Amsterdam to Lerwick, returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $657 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$830 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$830
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $830 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
EWR
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$836 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $836 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$837 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $837 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
EWR
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$854 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$854
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $854 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
EWR
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$858 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$858
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $858 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$867 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$867
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $867 found 4 days ago

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Shetland Islands Accommodation Deals

Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St, Scalloway, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$162 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$194 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Scalloway. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Lovely comfy bed. Excellent food"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Scotland
$232 nightly
The price is $278 total per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
$278 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (196 reviews)
"We decided to eat at other restaurants but for breakfast and for our other needs the property was fine and the staff very helpful. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Varis House

Varis House

2 out of 5
26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland
$107 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$129 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Lerwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
"Ideal for Lerwick and getting about Shetland."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St, Shetland, Lerwick, Scotland
$134 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$161 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum ...
5.8/10 (59 reviews)
Ignore the negative reviews!
"We loved our brief stay at the Queen’s. My husband had been taken ill on arrival in Lerwick and we had to change our plans to let him rest up. We booked last minute and were surprised to be able to still choose a twin room with sea view. The sea literally lapped outside our window and the view was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Shetland Islands

Kveldsro Hotel

Kveldsro Hotel

4 out of 5
Greenfield Place, Lerwick, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy room service, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shetland Museum and Bain's Beach ...
Comfortable small hotel in the centre of Lerwick
"We have stayed at the Kveldsro for a week plus on two occasions, and really enjoyed ourselves each time. The hotel is not a new building, but as a result is full of character. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms fairly recently updated. The dining room and many of the bedrooms have a ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2018

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Lerwick Hotel

Lerwick Hotel

3 out of 5
15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland
$243 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$291 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition and Clickimin Broch are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (123 reviews)
"Extremely friendly, helpful staff and exceptionally good food, both at dinner and at breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Scotland
$232 nightly
The price is $278 total per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
$278 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (196 reviews)
"We decided to eat at other restaurants but for breakfast and for our other needs the property was fine and the staff very helpful. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Shetland Islands?
Last week, prices fluctuated between $312 and $867 for a return flight to Shetland Islands. Tickets one-way from Aberdeen (ABZ) dipped as low as just $135.
How to book the cheapest flight to Shetland Islands?
Picking up cheap flights to Shetland Islands is as simple as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you'd like to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips to keep your wallet happy:

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  • The early bird gets the most impressive deals, so book as soon as you know your travel dates. The cheapest fares get snapped up first and prices normally climb as the departure date nears.
  • Bundle your hotels, flights and car rental into a money-saving package deal. Save your hard-earned money for things you're really excited about, like exploring every corner of Shetland Islands.
  • Flying during peak season often means costly airfares. Try to vacation outside of popular periods, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and school breaks.

How long is a flight to Shetland Islands?
Depending on where you jet off from, your flight to Shetland Islands could be an hour or two or longer. Below are the average flight times for a few of the busiest domestic routes:

  • Aberdeen (ABZ) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) - 1 hour and 4 minutes
  • Edinburgh (EDI) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) - 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) - 1 hour and 30 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Shetland Islands?
Book your tickets to Shetland Islands in January. This is the ideal time of the year for bargain airfares, followed by February and August. Land cheap flights and enjoy your dream vacation with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Shetland Islands?
To find a rewarding flight deal, book on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. These are generally the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Shetland Islands.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Shetland Islands?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you'll want to jump on a plane on a Monday to score cheap flights to Shetland Islands. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive. So, consider leaving early in the week if you'd like to book a bargain fare without paying premium prices.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Shetland Islands?
If you have some wiggle room with your travel plans, consider jetting off during August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to take off if you're after cheap flights to Shetland Islands. As you might expect, fares rise in the busy month of June and flights get snapped up fast.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
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What do I need for the flight to Shetland Islands?
Any lengthy flight can seem daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't fix. We've made a list of our top suggestions to ensure your journey flows without a hitch:

  • You'll need to present photo identification such as your passport. To avoid delays while checking in, make sure you reserve your tickets under the same name as your government-issued ID. It's worth having digital copies of your travel documents too, just to be safe!
  • If you're flying direct to Shetland Islands, it's likely you're going to be in the air for quite some time. Take lots of snacks and entertainment to keep you amused. Now is the time to pick up that novel you've been eyeing off!
  • Long-haul trips are known to get very cold, especially if you're flying throughout the night. If you prefer not to spend your journey shivering in your seat, pack an extra layer and some wool socks.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Shetland Islands?
Smart travelers have a knack for finding first or business-class fares to Shetland Islands that don't cost a packet. You can do the same with these handy hints:

  • Flexibility is important. By being open to other travel dates, you'll have a better chance of spotting a sale on first or business-class airfares.
  • Plenty of budget carriers nowadays have outstanding business or premium-class seating that doesn't cost a bundle.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a rewards program.

What is the best time to go to Shetland Islands?
You'll have tons of fun no matter what time of year you choose to visit Shetland Islands, but February, March and October are the most popular months. Like to fill up your schedule with stacks of warm-weather adventures? Plan your vacation around June 20. This is when the summer season kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to hover between 55 ºF and 55 ºF during this time of year.

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