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How to get fromAuckland to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Lerwick, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane AKL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    41h 45m
    £1,038–3,316

  2. Fly Auckland to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane AKL - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    46h 43m
    £573–1,923

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Lerwick, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane WRE - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    47h 42m
    £1,194–3,832

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Lerwick, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KKE - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    2d
    £1,204–3,848

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly to Lerwick, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ROT - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    2d 3h
    £1,192–4,040

Auckland (AKL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration40h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,909.2 mi
  • Duration: 41h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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