Sumburgh Airport (Shetlands Airport)

Sumburgh Airport is located at the southern tip of the Shetland Islands off the east coast of Scotland. It's 25 miles south of Lerwick, the Shetland's capital. Driving time between the airport and Lerwick is around 30 minutes.

Website: Sumburgh Airport (www.hial.co.uk/sumburgh-airport.html)

Travel options

Taxi

Taxis can be found at the taxi stop outside the airport terminal. It's advisable to book in advance, as taxis don't serve the airport 24 hours. The fare between the airport and Lerwick is around £25. Journey time is around 30 minutes.

To book a taxi, call Sinclair Taxis on +44 (0)1595 694617.

Car

Sumburgh Airport is 25 miles south of Lerwick, the Shetlands capital. The network of main roads surrounding the airport provides easy access. Use the VisitBritain journey planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2) to find the best route to your destination.

Car hire

There is 1 car hire desk located at the airport desk next to baggage reclaim. See car hire at Sumburgh Airport for details.

Bus

You can take a local bus (numbers 2 and 4) from the bus stop outside the airport to Lerwick. The journey takes around 40 minutes. The buses run daily to meet incoming flights.

For information on fares, timetables and routes, call John Leask & Sons for further on +44 (0)1595 693162.

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