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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $156 One Way, $319 Round Trip

$319 return flights and $156 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, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$319 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $319 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$321 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $321 found 4 days ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$322 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $322 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 16
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$342 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Thu, Jul 16, priced at $342 found 23 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$348 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $348 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
LHR
London
LSI
Lerwick
$349 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from London to Lerwick, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $349 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,197 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,197
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $1,197 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,201 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,201
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $1,201 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,202 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,202
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $1,202 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,206 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,206
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $1,206 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,218 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,218
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $1,218 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
BOS
Boston
LSI
Lerwick
$1,220 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,220
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Boston to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $1,220 found 15 hours ago
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Score Epic Shetland Islands Accommodation Deals

The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St Lerwick Scotland
$234 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$281 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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 (72 reviews)
"Very dated hotel, room not cleaned properly everyday and the breakfast we were told would be provided was not. Excellent position in the town and great view of Bains Beach. Overpriced for what we got."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

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Brae Hotel

Brae Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Brae Hotel Brae Scotland
$171 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$205 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"The hotel is very well situated for exploring the full area of the Shetland Islands. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. There is plenty of parking space and there is a fuel station next door and a very good fish and chip shop across the road, both of which are very useful."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

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Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St Scalloway Scotland
$150 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$180 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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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Lerwick Hotel

Lerwick Hotel

3 out of 5
15 South Road Lerwick Scotland
$229 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$274 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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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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
$229 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$274 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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
$234 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$281 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (206 reviews)
"Older property but with distinct charm. It is well maintained and clean. Good breakfast and good onsite dining. Extremely friendly, helpful, and efficient staff."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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 $319 and $1,220 for a return flight to Shetland Islands. Tickets one-way from Aberdeen (ABZ) dipped as low as just $156.
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.
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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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