Flying from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport (LSI): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) leaving from either of these.
Sumburgh (where Sumburgh Airport is located) and Belfast share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Belfast to LSI.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights leaving Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68.3%.
About Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Once your flight from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. The Spiggie Hotel is a convenient option that's an easy drive from LSI.
Getting from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to central Sumburgh
Central Sumburgh is roughly 0.97 kilometres from Sumburgh Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Rs76,910 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport. A return flight starts at Rs143,537. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Belfast to LSI if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Cheap Belfast to Sumburgh Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
May is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport (LSI), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Sumburgh based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Sumburgh is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 15ºC. Book your Belfast to LSI flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport in February when temperatures are between 3ºC and 8ºC.
More about Sumburgh
Flight from Belfast to Sumburgh Airport? Booked. Somewhere to stay in Sumburgh? Let us help with that too. The Spiggie Hotel has a room with your name on it.
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement, Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve (Open April to October). And Sumburgh Head Lighthouse are must-do's during your Sumburgh adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Sumburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres south-west of Sumburgh, a visit to Elgin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Glen Moray Distillery, The BenRiach Distillery and Pluscarden Abbey.
Around 274 kilometres south of Sumburgh, Peterhead is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Longhaven Cliffs Nature Reserve, Pitfour Estate and Buchan Ness Lighthouse.
