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How to get fromAthens to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ATH - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 57m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane ATH - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    22h 48m
    £156–446

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,941.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End.

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