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Flights from Belfast to Shetland Islands

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Flight Duration3 h and 40 mFlights between Belfast and Shetland Islands take, on average, 3 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportsBelfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City AirportFor flights from Belfast to Shetland Islands
Destination airportSumburgh AirportFor the route from Belfast to Shetland Islands
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Belfast to Shetland Islands
One-way average Price£513The average price for a flight Belfast - Shetland Islands at Opodo is £513, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Shetland Islands when departing from Belfast
Distance: 423 mi
Belfast airports
Belfast International Airport (BFS)How far from city centre: 13 mi
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Shetland Islands airports
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)How far from city centre: 20 mi

Book your Belfast to Shetland Islands flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Belfast to Shetland Islands (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Belfast to Shetland Islands takes roughly 2 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Belfast–Shetland Islands route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Belfast International Airport (BFS)
  • Arrival airport: Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

Tips for cheaper flights from Belfast to Shetland Islands

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Belfast to Shetland Islands:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shetland Islands. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Belfast to Shetland Islands

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Belfast to Shetland Islands?
When you fly from Belfast to Shetland Islands the average price is £513. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Belfast to Shetland Islands at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Belfast to Shetland Islands. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Belfast to Shetland Islands?
The most popular months to book a flight from Belfast to Shetland Islands are January, November and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Belfast to Shetland Islands?
The best time of the year to go to Shetland Islands when flying from Belfast depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Shetland Islands from Belfast in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Belfast - Shetland Islands.
How long does the flight take to go from Belfast to Shetland Islands?
The total flight time between Belfast and Shetland Islands is of around 3 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 422.58 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Belfast and Shetland Islands?
The main airport route flying between Belfast and Shetland Islands is: Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Sumburgh Airport(LSI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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