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Flights from Shetland Islands to Birmingham

There are no direct flights from Shetland Islands to Birmingham. 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
LSIBHXABZ

Shetland Islands to Birmingham at a glance

Fastest journey3h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Aberdeen or Manchester

Best ways to fly from Shetland Islands to Birmingham

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

1
SDZ Aberdeen (ABZ) BHX
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: Loganair
One airline, one ticket ~3h 33m
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2
SDZ Manchester (MAN) BHX
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: TUI Airways, Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~4h 33m
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SDZ Edinburgh (EDI) BHX
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~4h 34m
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SDZ Inverness (INV) BHX
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~4h 37m
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SDZ Glasgow (GLA) BHX
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: easyJet
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
NoneBirmingham vs Shetland Islands
Currency in Birmingham
GBP
Airports
LSI → BHX

Flights from Shetland Islands to Birmingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shetland Islands to Birmingham?
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 Shetland Islands to Birmingham?
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 Shetland Islands and Birmingham?
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 Shetland Islands and Birmingham?
Shetland Islands: Sumburgh Airport (LSI). Birmingham: Birmingham Airport (BHX).

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