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How to get fromAustralia to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Lerwick, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PER - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    30h 45m
    £1,086–3,112

  2. Fly Perth Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane PER - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    44h 22m
    £621–1,719

  3. Fly Adelaide Airport to Lerwick, 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 Melbourne Airport to Lerwick, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MEL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    32h 1m
    £750–2,025

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Lerwick, 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
    33h 35m
    £796–2,123

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Lerwick, 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
    £1,195–3,223

Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£1,084Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,085.1 mi
  • Duration: 30h 45m

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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