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Stornoway to Shetland: fly + ferry

Shetland has no airport. Fly from Stornoway to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in Glasgow, 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 Stornoway to Shetland

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

1Via Aberdeen (ABZ)
  1. Fly Stornoway → Aberdeen1 stop via Glasgow
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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
365 km227 miles
Journey time
0h 57mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneShetland vs Stornoway
Currency in Shetland
USD
Airports
SYY → ABZ + ferry

Flights from Stornoway to Shetland: questions answered

How do you get from Stornoway to Shetland?
Shetland has no airport. Fly from Stornoway to Aberdeen (ABZ), connecting in Glasgow, 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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