Edinburgh to Lerwick, Shetland (EDI–LSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LM353
LM Loganair
AT7
7:20 AM
GMT
8:45 AM
GMT
1h 25m
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BA4093
BA British
AT7
7:20 AM
GMT
8:45 AM
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1h 25m
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BA4097
BA British
AT7
4:45 PM
GMT
6:10 PM
GMT
1h 25m
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LM352
LM Loganair
AT7
8:50 AM
GMT
10:15 AM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4096
BA British
AT7
6:45 PM
GMT
8:10 PM
GMT
1h 25m
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Edinburgh to Lerwick, Shetland
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 282 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

EDI–LSI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Loganair lead the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–LSI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 12 AT7 1h25 Oneworld
LM Loganair 6 AT7 1h25
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA, LM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (12 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: LM (6 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDI to LSI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to LSI.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
50
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Lerwick, Shetland from Edinburgh

Nearby airports with service to Sumburgh Airport.
Metric EDI→LSI GLA→LSI ABZ→LSI
Distance from EDI 41 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 18 7 20
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 30m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of EDI with service to Sumburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lerwick, Shetland is 0 hours the same as Edinburgh.
EDI: GMT · LSI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 6:00 PM in Lerwick, Shetland.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

EDI–LSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Lerwick, Shetland route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 454 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: LSI
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to LSI flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 282 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from EDI to LSI. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LSI to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GLA and ABZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDI to LSI

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Loganair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EDI to LSI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to LSI ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via KOI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Aberdeen (ABZ).