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

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

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane RIX - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 38m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane RIX - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 49m
    £108–283

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Riga to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) 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, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End.

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