On this page, you can find and book flights from London to the Shetland Islands. The flight distance is approximately 984 km, with a frequency of about 1 flight per week.
Flights on this route are operated by LM. To plan your trip, we recommend checking the price chart and information on how to get to London airports and reach your destination from the Shetland Islands airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for London — Shetland by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 801 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,604 in F. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
London → Shetland, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 938 | medium | May | AED 987 | medium | Sep | AED 987 | medium |
| Feb | AED 866 | low | Jun | AED 1,059 | high | Oct | AED 914 | medium |
| Mar | AED 842 | low | Jul | AED 1,155 | high | Nov | AED 890 | low |
| Apr | AED 914 | medium | Aug | AED 1,107 | high | Dec | AED 1,083 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate on the archipelago is characterized by high humidity: August is the warmest month with an average temperature of around 13°C, while March is the coldest and windiest. The highest rainfall occurs in December, with up to 26 rainy days recorded per month.
The most budget-friendly flights are available in October, when ticket prices start AED 801. In September, prices peak and can reach AED 1,605 due to seasonal demand.
July is the best time to visit: the weather is relatively stable during this period, and flights start AED 848. It is better to avoid the period from November to March due to frequent storms and a high probability of flight cancellations due to weather conditions.
Regular air service on this route is provided by LM (Loganair), which operates an average of one flight per week. Connecting flights prevail on this route, although the direct schedule may vary depending on the season. You can find detailed information on flight schedules and route options in the interactive list below.
Flights London — Shetland depart from Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport and London Luton Airport and arrive at Sumburgh Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour 20 minutes. For connecting flights, the total journey duration depends on the layover time at intermediate airports.
The main carrier operating flights between London and the archipelago is LM (Loganair).
Flights arrive at the main airport of the Shetland Islands — Sumburgh (SDZ), located at the southern tip of Mainland island.
It is recommended to plan your purchase in advance, as the number of flights is limited to about one departure per week. The optimal booking time is 1.5–2 months before your trip.
Ticket prices change constantly based on demand and availability. You can check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
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