Travelling from London to Sumburgh Airport (LSI): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) departing from either of these.
Sumburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Sumburgh Airport is located in Sumburgh.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from London to LSI.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from London to Sumburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to LSI? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Once your flight from London to Sumburgh Airport has touched down, unwind at a nearby hotel. The Spiggie Hotel is a comfy option just a short drive from LSI.
Getting from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to central Sumburgh
Sumburgh Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Sumburgh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 4 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Rs49,345 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sumburgh Airport. Return flights start from Rs88,867. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from London to LSI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from London to Sumburgh Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from London to Sumburgh Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sumburgh, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from London to LSI for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sumburgh to range from 10ºC to 15ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Sumburgh Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sumburgh
You have your flight from London to Sumburgh Airport organised, so all that's left to do is find the right hotel in Sumburgh. Put your suitcase down at The Spiggie Hotel and make the most of its amenities and services.
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