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Aalesund to Shetland: fly + ferry

Shetland has no airport. Fly from Aalesund to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in Bergen, then it's 9 km to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay and a 12h – 14h (overnight) ferry (NorthLink Ferries) — about 15h 53m door to door.

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How to get from Aalesund to Shetland

Shetland has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Aberdeen (ABZ) ~15h 53m door to door
  1. Fly Aalesund → Aberdeen1 stop via Bergen · 2h 49m
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  2. Transfer to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay9 km · about 0h 34m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Aberdeen → Lerwick (Shetland)12h – 14h (overnight) · NorthLink FerriesNightly departures; some sailings call at Kirkwall (Orkney)
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
470 km292 miles
Journey time
15h 53mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-1hShetland vs Aalesund
Currency in Shetland
USD
Airports
AES → ABZ + ferry

Flights from Aalesund to Shetland: questions answered

How do you get from Aalesund to Shetland?
Shetland has no airport. Fly from Aalesund to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in Bergen, then it's 9 km to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay and a 12h – 14h (overnight) ferry (NorthLink Ferries) — about 15h 53m door to door.
Is there an airport on Shetland?
No. The nearest airport is Aberdeen (ABZ), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Shetland?
Aberdeen to Lerwick (Shetland) takes 12h – 14h (overnight), nightly departures; some sailings call at Kirkwall (Orkney). Operators: NorthLink Ferries.
How far is Aberdeen airport from the ferry?
About 9 km to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay, roughly 0h 34m by taxi or transfer.

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