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How to get fromAtlanta to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ATL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 43m
    £587–2,012

  2. Bus to Columbus Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CSG - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    22h 50m
    £574–1,871

  3. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHM - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    20h 55m
    £605–2,139

  4. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Peachtree Station to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane TYS - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    22h 35m
    £609–2,145

  5. Bus to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CHA - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    24h 2m
    £582–1,964

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,063.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h 43m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can drive to Birmingham-Airport-BHM airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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