Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sumburgh Shetland Airport (LSI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sumburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to LSI start from 06:50 — the earliest with Loganair. The last service of the day is at 17:30 with Loganair. In total, there are ten weekly Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to LSI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Loganair is your ticket to exploring Sumburgh (and maybe even some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Loganair.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport. Orkney Kirkwall Airport is a popular stopover on the EDI to LSI route.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sumburgh Shetland Airport (LSI)
Step off your Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from LSI, check out The Spiggie Hotel.
Grab the keys to a Sumburgh Shetland Airport rental car from top companies like Avis or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Sumburgh and experience places that fly under the radar.
Book your ride from Sumburgh Shetland Airport several weeks ahead to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Sumburgh Shetland Airport (LSI) to central Sumburgh
From Sumburgh Shetland Airport, Sumburgh is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sumburgh Shetland Airport (LSI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sumburgh in February.
The warmest month in Sumburgh is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Shetland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LSI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Sumburgh. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Around 451 kilometres south of Sumburgh, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.