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Flights from Shetland Islands to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Shetland Islands to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via London or Edinburgh, about 7h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 38m
LSIISTLHR

Shetland Islands to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey7h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Edinburgh

Best ways to fly from Shetland Islands to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SDZ London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 48m
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2
SDZ Edinburgh (EDI) IST
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 38m
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3
SDZ Manchester (MAN) IST
Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,977 km1,849 miles
Journey time
7h 38mestimate
Time difference
+3hIstanbul vs Shetland Islands
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
LSI → IST, SAW

Flights from Shetland Islands to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shetland Islands to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Edinburgh and Manchester. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shetland Islands to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,977 km.
Where do you change planes between Shetland Islands and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Edinburgh (EDI) and Manchester (MAN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shetland Islands and Istanbul?
Shetland Islands: Sumburgh Airport (LSI). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Shetland Islands and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Shetland Islands.

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