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Fly from Sumburgh Airport

From Shetland to Scottish cities, island links, Norway and wider onward travel

Flying from Sumburgh opens up a broad mix of island connections, mainland city breaks and northern adventure. Direct routes link Shetland with Kirkwall, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh, while Bergen also returns as a summer seasonal option.

In summer, London Heathrow is also available on a one-stop, same-plane service via Dundee, adding a major UK gateway to the network from Shetland.

Air Discount Scheme (ADS)

Residents of Shetland can benefit from Scotland’s Air Discount Scheme, giving 50% off core air fares on eligible Loganair flights from Sumburgh Airport.

To claim, register for an ADS card and enter your details when booking.

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Kirkwall and Bergen

Northern links and Scandinavian flavour.

From Sumburgh, Kirkwall keeps travel rooted in island character, with archaeology, coastal scenery and Orkney’s distinctive sense of place. Bergen adds a different dimension in summer, bringing fjord-side Norway into the mix for travellers looking for something more international while keeping a strong northern feel.

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Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness

Mainland gateways.

Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness each offer a different kind of mainland break from Shetland. Aberdeen brings city, coast and access to the north east. Dundee offers a compact waterfront city with culture and design appeal. Inverness opens the door to Highland scenery, lochs and wider northern exploration.

Glasgow and Edinburgh

Scottish city breaks.

For a stronger change of pace, Glasgow and Edinburgh offer two of Scotland’s most rewarding city breaks. Glasgow brings music, shopping, sport and big-city energy, while Edinburgh offers capital-city heritage, landmark sights and year-round cultural appeal.

London Heathrow

Summer gateway to London.

Available in summer on a one-stop, same-plane service via Dundee, London Heathrow adds a major gateway option from Sumburgh. It works for travellers heading to London itself as well as those building a wider journey through one of the UK’s most important hub airports.

Go further from Sumburgh

Onward connections subject to schedule and availability.

Continue south and west via Aberdeen and Inverness

Via Aberdeen and Inverness, onward travel to Manchester is possible, opening up an additional city break and wider UK travel options. Birmingham is also possible via Aberdeen. In the summer season, Belfast City can also be reached via Aberdeen or Inverness, adding another compact city escape to the wider journey.

Connect onwards globally

For travellers looking further afield, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Heathrow all provide access to wider global connections, giving Sumburgh customers more flexibility for journeys beyond the domestic network.