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How to get fromIceland to Shetland Islandsby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Iceland to Shetland Islands by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KEF - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    £248–814

  2. Fly from Akureyri Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane AEY - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    25h 40m
    £259–766

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Iceland to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF Brottfarir / Departures, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wilhelmínugata / Nonnahagi N, walk to Akureyri Airport (AEY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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