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How to get fromJohannesburg to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Johannesburg to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JNB - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 7m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane JNB - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 20m
    £354–1,077

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,237.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 7m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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