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How to get fromShetland Islands to Icelandby taxi or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Akureyri Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane LSI - AEY
    22h 51m
    $341–996

  2. Taxi, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LSI - KEF
    7h 22m
    $453–1,647

Lerwick (LSI) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration23h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,137.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 51m

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

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

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