Met in arrivals
A name board and a hand with the luggage, in the hall — no rank, no queue, no app to open.
Sumburgh (Shetland) · LSI
Sumburgh (Shetland)
transfers.
The gateway to Shetland at the islands’ southern tip. An island chauffeur transfer for Lerwick and beyond, quoted on request.
Distance25 miles to Lerwick
Journey35–45 minutes
TerminalSingle terminal
Meet pointArrivals, name board
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★From 14 TripAdvisor reviews
60 minFree wait on arrivals
QuotedTransparent pricing
Your arrival
Met, tracked, and clearly quoted.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board; the exact pickup point is confirmed with your booking.
Local knowledge
A driver who knows the Sumburgh (Shetland) approach and the quickest read on the Lerwick run, whatever the hour.
Clear quote up front
We confirm the full price before you travel — no meter and no surprises.
Around the clock
Drivers ready for the earliest departures and the latest arrivals alike, every day of the year.
Choose your car
The Sumburgh (Shetland) fleet.
Six classes, from an everyday saloon to a 8-seat van. Every Sumburgh (Shetland) transfer is quoted individually — call 020 8742 2888 for your price.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | On request |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | On request |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | On request |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | On request |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | On request |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | On request |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting in arrivals with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait on airport pickups
- Real-time flight tracking — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls and airport pickup fees included in your price
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your flight number, pickup time and destination. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — with a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Ways from the airport
Getting from Sumburgh (Shetland).
How a private chauffeur compares with the train, a taxi and a rideshare from Sumburgh (Shetland).
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door leg |
| Metered taxi | 35–45 minutes | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 35–45 minutes | Surge pricing | No name board in arrivals, and the price surges on demand |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 35–45 minutes | Agreed in advance | Booked ahead, tracked in, luggage handled |
Before you travel
Good to know about Sumburgh (Shetland).
Finding your car
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall at Sumburgh (Shetland) with a name board and helps with your luggage — no rank, no queue, no app to open.
Tolls & charges included
Every road toll and airport pickup fee is built into the price we quote. What you agree is what you pay.
A single terminal
Sumburgh (Shetland) works from one terminal — a single arrivals hall, one clear meeting point, and no walking between buildings with a trolley.
Payment & accounts
Pay by card online, cash to your driver, or on a corporate account with consolidated invoicing. The price you agree is complete — tipping is appreciated, never expected.
When to book
Summer holidays, Friday evenings and the first flights of the day are the busiest windows. Booking 24–72 hours ahead secures your preferred class; same-day is often possible — call to check.
Traffic & timing
Expect 35–45 minutes to Lerwick. Your driver plans around live traffic and your real arrival time, not the scheduled one.
What a good Sumburgh (Shetland) transfer looks like
Sumburgh (Shetland) (LSI) sits 25 miles to lerwick, with a typical drive of 35–45 minutes depending on traffic and your exact address. It is the kind of journey where the difference between a good transfer and a poor one is decided before you land: whether the driver watched the flight, whether the price moved, and whether anyone is actually standing in arrivals when you walk through.
Our answer is the same at every UK airport, Sumburgh (Shetland) included. The fare is fixed when you book, with tolls and pickup fees inside it. The flight is tracked from departure, so an early landing or a long delay simply moves the pickup — it never adds to the bill. And the driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board, takes the luggage, and walks you to the car.
Transfers from Sumburgh (Shetland) are quoted individually — the geography here deserves a real price rather than a formula, and we confirm the full amount before you commit. Every class from a saloon to a 8-seat van is available, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Popular routes
From Sumburgh (Shetland) to…
A selection of popular destinations. Every route is quoted on request.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Lerwick city centre | 45 min–1h 05 | Quote |
Airport details
Sumburgh (Shetland) at a glance.
- IATA code
- LSI
- Region
- Scottish Islands
- Nearest city
- Lerwick
- Distance
- 25 miles to Lerwick
- Typical journey
- 35–45 minutes
- Terminals
- Single terminal
- Meet point
- Arrivals hall, name board
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where does the driver wait at Sumburgh (Shetland)?
In the arrivals hall at Sumburgh (Shetland) — a single terminal, so there's no guesswork — holding a name board just past baggage reclaim, ready to take the luggage.
What's the fare from Sumburgh (Shetland) to Lerwick?
We quote every Sumburgh (Shetland) transfer individually — call 020 8742 2888 or ask online, and the full price is confirmed before you travel.
Are tolls and charges included?
Every toll and the airport's pickup fee are built into the quote. There are no kerbside extras.
What about the return, for a departing flight?
Of course — the fare is the same in reverse. For departures we suggest a pickup time that clears check-in and security comfortably, and adjust it if your flight time shifts.
Is there just one terminal to find?
Sumburgh (Shetland) runs from a single terminal, which keeps things simple — one arrivals hall, one meeting point, confirmed with your booking.
How long is the drive to Lerwick?
Reckon on 35–45 minutes to Lerwick. Because we track the flight, the car sets off to match when you actually land.
What if there are eight of us with luggage?
Yes — executive MPVs seat up to seven, vans up to 8, and for larger parties we run several cars to one booking and one invoice. Tell us the numbers and the luggage and we'll match the vehicles.
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