Sumburgh - Bergen Flights for Summer 2008

Loganair will introduce twice weekly flights between Shetland and Norway in June. The new route, which will be introduced on Saturday June 7, 2008, will run on Saturdays and Tuesdays through to August 30. For flight information and booking click here or visit www.ba.com today.

Description

Sumburgh Airport is located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands and is made easily accessible through regular flights to/from main connecting Scottish cities.  You can travel via Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen - with connections available throughout the UK and international airport network.  Aircraft operations are supported by an Air Traffic Control service while on call services to air ambulance and search and rescue flights are assisted by a Flight Information Officer. An Airport Fire Service is provided on the basis of a Rescue and Fire Fighting Service category 5 airport as detailed in Civil Aviation Publication 168.

Webcam and LIve Video

Sumburgh Airport now has a webcam displaying static images and live video streaming. To view static images click here. To view streaming video click here.

Shop and Café

There is a combined shop and café situated in the main terminal building which offers a selection of local souvenirs, confectionery, hot and cold food and beverages and alcoholic drinks.

Facilities

BT payphones are available throughout the terminal building and the Tourist Information Point provides a computer for internet and Email access.  A wide-screen television is located in the main lounge area.

Facilities for the Disabled

Disabled toilets are provided within the main terminal building and wheelchairs are available.  If you require assistance please make arrangements prior to arrival through the flight operator or by contacting airport administration staff who will be happy to assist on tel: +44 (0) 1950 461000.  Ambulift facilities are available to assist passengers with impaired mobility during embarkation and disembarkation from aircraft.  There are ramp facilities at the entrance.

Meeting Rooms and Lounge Facilities

Various conference facilities are available for hire within the main terminal building.  Please contact the airport administration office for details on tel: +44 (0) 1950 461000.

A prayer room and separate quiet room are located in the main termainl building.  Please contact the airport administration office for details on tel: +44 (0) 1950 461000.

View map of area

Airport Information

Flights

The following destinations are served by scheduled flights from this airport.  Please contact the airline direct for timetable and fare information.

Helicopter and Charter Flights

Helicopter Charter
Bristows Helicopters
+44 (0) 1851 705577

Tayflite Executive Air Charter

www.tayflite.co.uk

Tel 01738 550088

Fax 01738 553542

Local Transport Information

Car Parking

Free of charge short term and long term car parking is provided adjacent to the terminal building.  Disabled car spaces are designated in these areas.  Drivers are advised that vehicles and their contents are left at their own risk.  Pick up / drop off areas are marked next to the terminal entrance with disabled spaces directly in front of the terminal building at the main entrance door.

Car Hire

Car and van rental is available at the airport.  Booking in advance is advisable.
Star Rent-a-Car +44 (0) 1950 460444 or (0) 1595 692075.  Situated at the airport desk next to baggage reclaim.

Taxi Providers

Taxis are available at the airport and in the town.  Booking in advance is advisable.

Public Transportation

The regular airport bus to the capital of Lerwick, which is 25 miles north of Sumburgh, takes around 40 minutes.  Please contact John Leask & Sons for further information on tel: +44 (0) 1595 693162 or fax: +44 (0) 1595 693171.  Flights to other Shetland airports at Unst, Foula, Fair Isle and Out Skerries are available from Tingwall airport near Lerwick.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri:

0730 - 2045 (Monday)

0730 - 2015 (Tuesday - Friday)

Sat-Sun:

0900 - 1715 (Saturday)
1030 - 2015 (Sunday)

Refueling Services

Air BP
+44 (0) 1950 460367

Information and Helpful Phone Numbers

Useful Links

• Shetland Isles Tourist Board 
• Originart Shetland Virtual tour of Shetland, plus accommodation and business listings.
• Panphotos - Panoramic Photographs of Shetland
• Shetland Wildlife Holidays - Small group travel with award-winning eco-tourism professionals
• Fair Isle- Regular Loganair ‘Islander’ flights from Sumburgh and Tingwall (Lerwick) link Fair Isle - the UK’s most remote community – to the Shetland mainland.
• Shetland Times Newspaper
• Ferry tickets - Ferry timetables and tickets. Discounts and secure online booking. Includes Shetland to Norway, Iceland and Faeroes.
• Shetland Islands Ferries  Northlink sailings to Orkney and Aberdeen
• Shetland Business Directory
• Shetland Skills Training from Local Enterprise Company

Air Discount Scheme

The Scottish Executive's Air Discount Scheme (ADS) will provide a 40 per cent reduction on air fares between Scotland's remotest communities and Scottish cities. ADS applies to people whose main residence is any of the following: Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland, Islay and Jura, Caithness and North-west Sutherland. It includes students from these areas who are studying away from home.

For more information on ADS, eligibility criteria and application information please visit the www.airdiscountscheme.com website.