Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

Getting To and From Sumburgh Airport

Planning your journey to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

Most travellers reach Sumburgh Airport by car, taxi, ride-share, or public transport. Check with your airline for recommended arrival times — typically 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international departures. For the latest departure information, visit our Sumburgh Airport departures board.

Traveller Tips for LSI

• Check your flight status — Use Departra to track your flight number for real-time gate changes, delays, and estimated departure times before you leave for the airport.
• Check the weather — Our live METAR weather section above shows current conditions at LSI. Poor weather can cause delays, so check before you travel.
• Arrive early — Allow time for check-in, security screening, and finding your gate. Airport queues can be unpredictable, especially during school holidays and bank holiday weekends.
• Explore nearby airports — If flights from LSI are unavailable or expensive, check our nearby airports section above for alternative options.

About Sumburgh Airport

Sumburgh Airport (LSI/EGPB) is located in Lerwick, Shetland, GB. It serves as a major gateway for passengers travelling to and from the region, connecting Lerwick, Shetland with destinations across the globe. Whether you are flying for business or leisure, Sumburgh Airport offers a range of facilities to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Departra provides live flight tracking, departure boards and arrival information for Sumburgh Airport. You can search for any flight by number to see its real-time status, estimated departure and arrival times, gate information, and current weather conditions at both the origin and destination airports. Our data is sourced from ADS-B receivers and aviation databases to give you the most up-to-date picture of operations at LSI.

For the latest departures from Sumburgh Airport, visit our Lerwick, Shetland departures board. You can also explore other airports, airlines, and routes from the links above. All flight information is provided for general reference — please confirm details directly with your airline before travelling.