What time should I leave for Sumburgh Airport?

Sumburgh Airport departures today

Sumburgh Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

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Where is Sumburgh Airport, and what’s the postcode?

“Sumburgh Airport, ZE3 9JP, is located on the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland”

Is there a bus to Sumburgh Airport?

“An hourly bus to Lerwick (Service 6 - South Mainland) operates directly opposite the main terminal front”

• “The bus stop is across the road from the terminal entrance.”

Is there a taxi rank at Sumburgh Airport?

“Taxis can usually be found right outside the terminal front door.”

• “The taxi rank is directly outside the terminal entrance.”

How much is parking at Sumburgh Airport?

Sumburgh Airport’s pages give different answers on parking prices. Pages differ

Where do you drop off at Sumburgh Airport?

“A free drop off point is available for anyone dropping off passengers for flights.”

• “There is a drop off and pick up point located to the left of the entry road to the airport.”

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Where can you get a fine at Sumburgh Airport?

“Failure to comply with these Terms and those on the signage may result in us issuing you with a parking charge notice.”

• “If at any time, HIAL suspects foul play relating to any of the above exemptions, charges may be reimplemented for those responsible.”

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How much is drop-off at Sumburgh Airport?

“A free drop off point is available for anyone dropping off passengers for flights.” Pages differ

Is there free drop-off at Sumburgh Airport?

“A free drop off point is available for anyone dropping off passengers for flights.”

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How early should you get to Sumburgh Airport?

“we would normally recommend arriving at the airport at least one hour before your flight departure time”

• “(at least two hours for international flights)”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag) within the UK, 2 hours outside the UK; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where Sumburgh Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

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Can you check in online for flights from Sumburgh Airport?

“Please ensure that you check in online and download/print your boarding pass before arrival where possible.”

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Can you take liquids through security at Sumburgh Airport?

“All liquids will need to be removed from hand baggage”

What food and shops are there at Sumburgh Airport?

“The airport has recently welcomed a new café concessionaire, who has also opened a shop offering local gifts, which is proving popular.”

How do you book special assistance at Sumburgh Airport?

“If you require assistance please make arrangements a minimum of 48 hours prior to travel through your airline.”

• “The Special Assistance lane is at check-in Desk 8, which also has a lowered desk for access.”

Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Sumburgh Airport

“On the entry and exit points of our car park, there are Blue Badge barcode readers that will confirm the authenticity of the badge”

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Does Sumburgh Airport use the Sunflower lanyard?

“Lanyards and further help are available from our staff at Security.”

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Is there a Changing Places toilet at Sumburgh Airport?

“Our Changing Places facility is in the main concourse, next to the accessible toilet.”

How do you contact Sumburgh Airport?

“If you have any queries, please contact us on info@hial.co.uk or 01667 462445.”