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Fly + ferry · United States → Shetland

Boston to Shetland: fly + ferry

Shetland has no airport. Fly from Boston to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in Amsterdam, then it's 9 km to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay and a 12h – 14h (overnight) ferry (NorthLink Ferries) — about 21h 40m door to door.

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How to get from Boston to Shetland

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

1Via Aberdeen (ABZ) ~21h 40m door to door
  1. Fly Boston → Aberdeen1 stop via Amsterdam · 8h 36m
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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
4,971 km3,087 miles
Journey time
21h 40mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+5hShetland vs Boston
Currency in Shetland
USD
Airports
BOS, PSM → ABZ + ferry

Flights from Boston to Shetland: questions answered

How do you get from Boston to Shetland?
Shetland has no airport. Fly from Boston to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in Amsterdam, then it's 9 km to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay and a 12h – 14h (overnight) ferry (NorthLink Ferries) — about 21h 40m 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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