Getting to Shetland
Shetland is positioned in the heart of the North Atlantic and is easily accessible by air and sea from the UK mainland, Orkney, Scandanavia, Faeroe and Iceland.
Travelling to Shetland by Air
British Airways - Loganair
Sumburgh Airport
Image by David Gifford
British Airways offer flights from various locations in Scotland operated by Loganair. This is the quickest way to get to Shetland from the U.K. mainland.
Visit the British Airways Web Site.
Atlantic Airways
Throughout the summer months, Atlantic fly directly from London and Faroe twice a week giving visitors the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend as our guests.
Visit the FlyShetland Web Site.
Travelling to Shetland By Sea
Northlink Ferries
The modern, specially-commissioned vessles of Northlink Ferries sail to Shetland daily from Aberdeen and four times a week from Orkney. Visitors can relax during the overnight journey before arriving in Shetland fully refreshed.
Visit North Link Ferries Web Site.
Smyril Line
Smyril Line provides Shetland with a Scandnavian connection aboard the award winning Norona. Like NorthLink's ferries, the Norona was specially commissioned for the route and has proven very popular with those who have travelled on her.
As well as travelling directly from Torshavn and Bergen, the Norona also provides links to Iceland and Denmark.
Visit the Smyril Line Web Site.
Holiday Packages
You may wish to consider a Shetland holiday package from one of the many tour operators listed below.
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Other Sites:
- Shetland Wildlife Tours
- Wildlife tours of Shetland.
- Northlink Holidays
- A unique range of inclusive holidays to Orkney and Shetland.
- The Orkney and Shetland Touring Company
- Offer a range of holidays to Orkney or Shetland, or both.
