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How to get fromAustralia to Shetland Islandsby plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Shetland Islands by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Perth Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PER - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    28h 35m
    £1,086–3,112

  2. Fly from Melbourne Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MEL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    33h 1m
    £750–2,025

  3. Fly from Adelaide Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ADL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    30h 49m
    £1,087–3,012

  4. Fly from Sydney International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SYD - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    34h 35m
    £796–2,123

  5. Fly from Brisbane Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BNE - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    33h 43m
    £1,195–3,123

Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£1,076Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,085.1 mi
  • Duration: 28h 35m

What companies run services between Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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