Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI): what you need to know
London and Sumburgh share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to LSI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and LSI:
Aberdeen International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Currently, RM758 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,372. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to LSI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to LSI.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Step off your London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option that's not too far from LSI, make your way to The Spiggie Hotel.
Travel farther out of Sumburgh and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Sumburgh Airport rental car from companies like Avis or Europcar.
Increase your chances of securing the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Sumburgh Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to central Sumburgh
Sumburgh Airport to the centre of Sumburgh has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sumburgh in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sumburgh Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sumburgh, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LSI in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Sumburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Sumburgh, a trip to Glasgow will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
Edinburgh is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 451 kilometres south of Sumburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.