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Sharm el Sheikh to Shetland: fly + ferry

Shetland has no airport. Fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in London, then it's 9 km to Aberdeen Harbour Jamieson’s Quay and a 12h – 14h (overnight) ferry (NorthLink Ferries).

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How to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Shetland

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

1Via Aberdeen (ABZ)
  1. Fly Sharm el Sheikh → Aberdeen1 stop via London
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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
4,463 km2,772 miles
Journey time
6h 05mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hShetland vs Sharm el Sheikh
Currency in Shetland
USD
Airports
SSH → ABZ + ferry

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Shetland: questions answered

How do you get from Sharm el Sheikh to Shetland?
Shetland has no airport. Fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in London, 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.

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