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Flights from Birmingham to Shetland Islands

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Shetland Islands. The easiest way is one stop via Aberdeen or Manchester, about 3h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 33m
BHXLSIABZ

Birmingham to Shetland Islands at a glance

Fastest journey3h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Aberdeen or Manchester

Best ways to fly from Birmingham to Shetland Islands

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BHX Aberdeen (ABZ) SDZ
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: Loganair
One airline, one ticket ~3h 33m
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BHX Manchester (MAN) SDZ
Leg 1: TUI Airways, Jet2 · Leg 2: Loganair
Self-transfer likely ~4h 33m
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BHX Edinburgh (EDI) SDZ
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Loganair
Self-transfer likely ~4h 34m
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BHX Inverness (INV) SDZ
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Loganair
Self-transfer likely ~4h 37m
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BHX Glasgow (GLA) SDZ
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Loganair
Self-transfer likely ~4h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
875 km543 miles
Journey time
3h 33mestimate
Time difference
NoneShetland Islands vs Birmingham
Currency in Shetland Islands
GBP
Airports
BHX → LSI

Flights from Birmingham to Shetland Islands: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Shetland Islands?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Aberdeen, Manchester and Edinburgh. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Shetland Islands?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 875 km.
Where do you change planes between Birmingham and Shetland Islands?
The best connecting points are Aberdeen (ABZ), Manchester (MAN), Edinburgh (EDI) and Inverness (INV). Loganair flies both legs via Aberdeen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Birmingham and Shetland Islands?
Birmingham: Birmingham Airport (BHX). Shetland Islands: Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

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