Question 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Shetland. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/Shetland-zzEIL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/Shetland-zzEIL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Edinburgh to Shetland with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/Shetland-zzEIL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/Shetland-zzEIL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and Shetland?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 6

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Edinburgh to Shetland were found on Loganair (£321) and British Airways (£385).

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Edinburgh to Shetland, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Edinburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shetland is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £440 on average. Morning departures are around 8% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shetland is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £586.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Shetland is April, when tickets cost £286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is £456 and £411 respectively.

Question 10

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to Shetland flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Shetland from Edinburgh found in the last 72 hours was to Lerwick, at £276 return. The most popular route is from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £276.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Shetland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direc between Edinburgh and Shetland?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to Shetland direct and that is Loganair. The best return deal found from Loganair for the route is to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and costs £269.

Question 13

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from Edinburgh to Shetland departs at 06:50, landing in Lerwick at 08:15.

Question 14

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and Shetland per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Edinburgh and land in Shetland, with an average flight time of 1h 27m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 15

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Edinburgh to Shetland sets off at 17:30 and lands in Lerwick at 18:55.

Question 16

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £356, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Low season	November
High season	July
Cheapest flight	£175

£321 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shetland

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Shetland

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shetland

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

Recent one-way flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

Recent direct flight deals from Edinburgh to Shetland

KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Shetland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Shetland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to Shetland flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Shetland from Edinburgh found in the last 72 hours was to Lerwick, at £276 return. The most popular route is from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £276.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Edinburgh to Shetland?

No, with an average price for the route of £356, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shetland?

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Shetland is April, when tickets cost £286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is £456 and £411 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Shetland?

When flying from Edinburgh to Shetland, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Edinburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

To get a below-average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Shetland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direc between Edinburgh and Shetland?

There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to Shetland direct and that is Loganair. The best return deal found from Loganair for the route is to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and costs £269.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Edinburgh to Shetland were found on Loganair (£321) and British Airways (£385).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and Shetland?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and Shetland per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to Shetland?

The earliest flight from Edinburgh to Shetland departs at 06:50, landing in Lerwick at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to Shetland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Edinburgh to Shetland sets off at 17:30 and lands in Lerwick at 18:55.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Shetland

FAQs - booking Shetland flights

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Shetland.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Shetland?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Edinburgh to Shetland with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Shetland?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Edinburgh to Shetland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shetland?

Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Shetland

Everything you need to know for your flight to Shetland

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to Edinburgh

Complete your trip to Shetland with a hotel stay or car hire

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to Edinburgh

Find deals for your return flight