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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $152 One Way, $299 Round Trip

$299 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.

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22
KOI
Kirkwall
LSI
Lerwick
$299 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Mon, Jun 15 from Kirkwall to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jun 22, priced at $299 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
KOI
Kirkwall
LSI
Lerwick
$301 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from Kirkwall to Lerwick, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $301 found 6 days ago
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 24
LHR
London
LSI
Lerwick
$317 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from London to Lerwick, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $317 found 3 days ago
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$439 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$439
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $439 found 15 hours ago
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
MAN
Manchester
LSI
Lerwick
$439 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$439
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, May 22 from Manchester to Lerwick, returning Mon, May 25, priced at $439 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
GLA
Glasgow
LSI
Lerwick
$443 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$443
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Glasgow to Lerwick, returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $443 found 3 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$894 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$894
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $894 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$896 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$896
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $896 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$897 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$897
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $897 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$900 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$900
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $900 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$901 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$901
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $901 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$902 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$902
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to Lerwick, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $902 found 2 days ago

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Shetland Islands Accommodation Deals

Varis House

Varis House

2 out of 5
26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$124 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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! (232 reviews)
Comfortable and walking distance to most things in Lerwick

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

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Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St, Scalloway, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$157 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$188 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (102 reviews)
We were weathered in unexpectantly and staff very kind and helpful in making sure we had rooms.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

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The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St, Shetland, Lerwick, Scotland
$117 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$141 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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 (63 reviews)
Good no breakfast decor so old fashioned smelt foosty

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

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Lerwick Hotel

Lerwick Hotel

3 out of 5
15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland
$235 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$282 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (127 reviews)
Breakfast was fine.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 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
$235 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$282 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (127 reviews)
Breakfast was fine.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Scotland
$224 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$269 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (201 reviews)
Exceptional service, food options for Gluten-free were numerous and very tasty. Restaurant pricing was reasonable. Really enjoyed the service at this hotel. The staff are just lovely. The property is a little dated to look at, but is very clean and comfortable. Lots of gathering areas thoughout hotel ...

Reviewed on Oct 5, 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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  • 4 people
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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 $299 and $902 for a return flight to Shetland Islands. Tickets one-way from Kirkwall (KOI) 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.
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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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