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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $152 One Way, $316 Round Trip

$316 return flights and $152 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.

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$316 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Nov 20 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $316 found 4 days ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$323 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Nov 20 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $323 found 2 days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
INV
Inverness
LSI
Lerwick
$417 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$417
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Inverness to Lerwick, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $417 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 18
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$469 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$469
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Aug 11 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Wed, Aug 18, priced at $469 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$538 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$538
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $538 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 14 - Tue, May 18
HAM
Hamburg
LSI
Lerwick
$647 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$647
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, May 14 from Hamburg to Lerwick, returning Tue, May 18, priced at $647 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Jun 22
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,191 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,191
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Tue, Jun 22, priced at $1,191 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 29
EWR
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,196 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,196
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 15 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Apr 29, priced at $1,196 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Jun 22
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,208 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,208
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Tue, Jun 22, priced at $1,208 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Jun 22
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,216 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,216
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 13 from New York to Lerwick, returning Tue, Jun 22, priced at $1,216 found 8 hours ago
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,256 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,256
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Sun, Jan 24, priced at $1,256 found 3 days ago
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,275 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,275
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Sun, Jan 24, priced at $1,275 found 3 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
$158 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$189 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scalloway. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St Lerwick Scotland
$96 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$116 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bain's Beach and The Lodberrie ...
6/10 (92 reviews)
"Strange smell. Room ok"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

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Varis House

Varis House

2 out of 5
26 Church Road Lerwick Scotland
$159 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$159 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Lerwick. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bain's Beach and The Lodberrie are located ...
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Busta House Hotel

Busta House Hotel

3 out of 5
Busta House hotel Busta Scotland
$172 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$207 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Busta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction North Mainland Leisure Centre is ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"This is a fabulous hotel. Our room was wonderful and the quality of the food was amazing. Most importantly, the staff were so kind and accommodating. Looking forward to our next visit."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

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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 hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy room service, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shetland Museum and The Lodberrie are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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
$237 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$284 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition and Clickimin Leisure Centre are ...
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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road Lerwick Scotland
$225 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$271 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 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! (218 reviews)
"Pleased to have booked here. Thought the price a bit steep but had a very pleasant three nights stay? Staff amazing, cheerful and helpful and nothing too much trouble. Building is tired double glazed units blown etc but really enjoyed my stay. Food excellent loads and nice and hot. Free breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2026

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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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Shetland Islands

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Shetland Islands?
Last week, prices fluctuated between $316 and $1,275 for a return flight to Shetland Islands. Tickets one-way from Aberdeen (ABZ) dipped as low as just $152.
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:

  • Taking off from or arriving at nearby airports can sometimes be cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to look through your options.
  • Also, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to view the prices on days either side of your selected departure. You may be able to pick up cheaper flight deals if your travel dates are flexible.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
  • 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?
Orbitz makes it a piece of cake to find airlines offering fare flexibility. Simply click on "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your flights and hey presto! You'll see options that include free cancellation, no change fees and of course, an irresistible low price.
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.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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