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Istanbul to Shetland: fly + ferry
Shetland has no airport. Fly from Istanbul 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).
No airport · flight + ferry
How to get from Istanbul to Shetland
Shetland has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.
1Via Aberdeen (ABZ)
- Fly Istanbul → Aberdeen1 stop via AmsterdamFlights
- Transfer to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay9 km · about 0h 34m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Aberdeen → Lerwick (Shetland)12h – 14h (overnight) · NorthLink FerriesNightly departures; some sailings call at Kirkwall (Orkney)Ferry tickets
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
- 2,961 km1,839 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 12mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -3hShetland vs Istanbul
- Currency in Shetland
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → ABZ + ferry
Flights from Istanbul to Shetland: questions answered
How do you get from Istanbul to Shetland?
Shetland has no airport. Fly from Istanbul 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).
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.
