Glasgow to Lerwick, Shetland (GLA–LSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Glasgow to Lerwick, Shetland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 300 mi 1h 30m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GLA–LSI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 300 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GLA–LSI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 7 AT4 1h30 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GLA to LSI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GLA to LSI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
KOI ~22h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
48
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lerwick, Shetland from Glasgow

Nearby airports with service to Sumburgh Airport.
Metric GLA→LSI EDI→LSI
Distance from GLA – 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 18
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 25m
Edinburgh (EDI) to Lerwick, Shetland flights
Airports within 200 miles of GLA with service to Sumburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, it's 6:00 PM in Lerwick, Shetland.
Distance & Flight Time
300 mi / 483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Facts

GLA–LSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Glasgow to Lerwick, Shetland route.
Route details
Distance300 mi / 483 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: LSI
Full nameSumburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GLA to LSI flights.
Nonstop flights from Glasgow Airport to Sumburgh Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 300 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from GLA to LSI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LSI to GLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EDI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GLA to LSI

Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GLA to LSI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GLA to LSI ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (483 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via KOI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edinburgh (EDI).