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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, taxi

    best
    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
    31h 28m
    £1,073–2,681

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane SYD - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    44h 10m
    £458–1,218

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration32h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£987Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,298.6 mi
  • Duration: 31h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shetland Islands. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI) then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can 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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