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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $249 One Way, $495 Round Trip

$495 return flights and $249 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.

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$495 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$495
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $495 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$519 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$519
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $519 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$551 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$551
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $551 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29
INV
Inverness
LSI
Lerwick
$554 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$554
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Jan 20 from Inverness to Lerwick, returning Fri, Jan 29, priced at $554 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$557 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$557
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $557 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$558 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$558
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $558 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$1,160 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,160
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $1,160 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$1,283 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,283
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $1,283 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$1,300 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,300
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $1,300 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$1,302 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,302
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $1,302 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$1,304 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,304
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $1,304 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$1,307 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,307
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $1,307 found 23 hours ago
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Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St Scalloway Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$161 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$193 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
"We had a the Signature room in Scalloway Hotel which was a lovely big room with a view overlooking the sea. The room was clean and very well appointed. The reason I only gave 4 stars rather than 5 was because there was shower gel ( attached to the wall) in the shower but that was all. There were ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

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The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St Lerwick Scotland
$242 nightly
The price is $290 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$290 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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 Shetland Museum ...
6.2/10 (84 reviews)
"Tired old property. Restaurant and bar permanently closed. Toilet sign ‘closed for renovations’, when clearly no renovations happening. Carpets stained, moldy smell. Furniture appears to have been savaged by bears."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

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Varis House

Varis House

2 out of 5
26 Church Road Lerwick Scotland
$162 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$162 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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 Shetland Museum are located ...
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Brae Hotel

Brae Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Brae Hotel Brae Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$137 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$165 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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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 Bain's Beach 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
$242 nightly
The price is $290 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$290 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
"A very nice room although I found the bed a bit soft. The staff are extremely nice and accommodating. The breakfast was excellent. I ate in the restaurant twice but recommend eating at some of the restaurants in town."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road Lerwick Scotland
$216 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$259 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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! (213 reviews)
"The only issue was lift not working but Jane helped to take luggage up the stairs. Breakfast a very wide choice table service. Very clean room and restaurant evening meals very good. Parking around the reception area but confusing when you are not driving. Hence the luggage issue."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Shetland Islands?
Last week, prices fluctuated between $495 and $1,307 for a return flight to Shetland Islands. Tickets one-way from Edinburgh (EDI) dipped as low as just $249.
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.

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