Flying is the quickest way to get to Shetland and the view as you approach Sumburgh Airport – dramatic cliffs, rolling seas and tumbling hills – are an awe-inspiring introduction to the islands.
There are several flights per day, to and from the major Scottish airports, and regular summer flights from Bergen.
| Airport | Duration | Number of flights |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 1 hour | Up to 5 flights per day |
| Bergen | 1 hour | 1 flight per week during summer months |
| Edinburgh | 1 hour 30 minutes | Up to 3 flights per day |
| Glasgow | 1 hour 30 minutes | Up to 2 flights per day |
Inverness | 1 hour 45 minutes | Up to 2 flights per day; stops briefly in Orkney |
| Kirkwall | 40 minutes | Up to 2 flights per day |
| London Heathrow | 3 hours 25 minutes | Up to 2 flights per week |
Flights are operated by the Scottish airline Loganair. Hold baggage and on-board refreshments are included in your ticket price.
For those with mobility requirements, you can request additional assistance via the Loganair website.
Cats and dogs may be carried as accompanied baggage. Your pet checks in with you at the passenger terminal and re-joins you on arrival at the destination airport in the baggage hall. There are different rules for assistance dogs.
For the latest flight times, prices and details on how to book, visit the Loganair website.