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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shetland is generally in the morning , when round-trip 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 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Scotland 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 Scotland to Shetland. <a href='/flight-routes/Scotland-GBSCT/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 Scotland to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Scotland 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 Scotland to Shetland with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Scotland-GBSCT/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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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/Scotland-GBSCT/Shetland-zzEIL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shetland is Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI), with an average flight price of £306.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shetland is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £303. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are £420 on average.

Question 7

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 round-trip 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 8

What is the cheapest flight to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Shetland from Scotland found in the last 72 hours was to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, at £264 return. The most popular route is Dundee (DND) to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £264.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Scotland to Shetland is March, when tickets cost £286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £400 and £389 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Scotland 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 11

How long is the flight to Shetland?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Scotland to Shetland takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 256 miles. The shortest route is Aberdeen (ABZ) to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) with an average flight time of 1h 05m.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Scotland 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 Scotland to Shetland.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland to Shetland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shetland?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shetland is Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI), with an average flight price of £306.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shetland?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shetland is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £303. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are £420 on average.

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

What is the cheapest flight to Shetland?

The cheapest ticket to Shetland from Scotland found in the last 72 hours was to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, at £264 return. The most popular route is Dundee (DND) to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £264.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Scotland to Shetland is March, when tickets cost £286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £400 and £389 respectively.

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

To get a below-average price on the flight from Scotland 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.

How long is the flight to Shetland?

An average direct flight from Scotland to Shetland takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 256 miles. The shortest route is Aberdeen (ABZ) to Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) with an average flight time of 1h 05m.

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