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How to get fromSydney to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, taxi

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    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
    30h 55m
    £796–2,123

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane OAG - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    36h 46m
    £1,609–3,145

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration29h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£723Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,306.2 mi
  • Duration: 30h 55m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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