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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $152 One Way, $306 Round Trip

$306 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.

Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 19
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$306 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $306 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 13
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$337 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Jul 11 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Sun, Jul 13, priced at $337 found 6 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 19
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$338 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$338
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $338 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 30
KOI
Kirkwall
LSI
Lerwick
$342 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Kirkwall to Lerwick, returning Wed, Jul 30, priced at $342 found 12 hours ago
Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
BHD
Belfast
LSI
Lerwick
$415 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$415
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from Belfast to Lerwick, returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $415 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 12
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$428 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $428 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$933 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$933
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $933 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$936 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$936
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $936 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$940 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$940
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $940 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$942 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$942
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $942 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$942 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$942
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $942 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
ORD
Chicago
LSI
Lerwick
$945 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$945
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Chicago to Lerwick, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $945 found 16 hours ago
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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
The price is $126 per night from May 14 to May 15
$126
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
May 14 - May 15
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (179 reviews)
"This was a lovely spot to stay for my short stay in Lerwick. The host was friendly and helpful, and their self-serve breakfast room is a lovely place for a bite to eat to start the day. The room is open at all times, so a quick bite is always available. And the home-made baked goods are DELICIOUS ..."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Varis House
The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St, Shetland, Lerwick, Scotland
The price is $286 per night from May 8 to May 9
$286
includes taxes & fees
$238 per night
May 8 - May 9
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 (54 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, warm but dated. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The fact that there was no restaurant meant no meal or breakfast but the staff advised me of lovely alternatives. I believe the hotel has just changed hands so probably just getting things organised and i hope it works for ..."

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024

The Queen's Hotel
Brae Hotel

Brae Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Brae Hotel, Brae, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $213 per night from May 8 to May 9
$213
includes taxes & fees
$177 per night
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this hotel in Brae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction Sullom ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
Great place in Shetland
"Our experience in Shetland was greatly enhanced by our hotel stay. The staff were very helpful. Particularly Scott and Curtis at breakfast. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The amenities were very good and useful. Even though it was a distance from Lerwick it was definitely the correct choice ..."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Brae Hotel
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Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St, Scalloway, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $172 per night from May 8 to May 9
$172
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
May 8 - May 9
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! (71 reviews)
Pleasant comfortable stay, good food
"We stayed for a few days while exploring Shetland. Our room was comfortable and warm, with a modern (if snug) en-suite bathroom. The dining room had a good and interesting menu; dinner portions were enormous. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. There was, at times, a little music from the bar ..."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Scalloway Hotel
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 ...
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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Kveldsro Hotel
Lerwick Hotel

Lerwick Hotel

3 out of 5
15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland
The price is $286 per night from May 17 to May 18
$286
includes taxes & fees
$238 per night
May 17 - May 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Lerwick Town Hall and Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition are ...
8/10 Very Good! (116 reviews)
"It was very nice and clean, lovely staff ,but there could have been a bit of improvement in the food"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Lerwick Hotel
Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Scotland
The price is $272 per night from May 17 to May 18
$272
includes taxes & fees
$227 per night
May 17 - May 18
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! (175 reviews)
"Quick and easy check in and out (at unsociable hours. Friendly staff, and great food. All that I needed for a flying visit."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Shetland Hotel
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 $306 and $945 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.
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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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