What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lerwick is to bus and fly and ferry which costs £110 - £340 and takes 26h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lerwick is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 21h 41m and costs £290 - £950.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lerwick?

The distance between Istanbul and Lerwick is 1879 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2 days 10h and costs £170 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 15h 1m to get from Istanbul to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:00 PM in Istanbul and 3:00 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Istanbul to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Lerwick by bus, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lerwick (LSI)IST - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
15h 1m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)IST - ABZ
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
26h 32m
£113–339
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
2d 10h
£175–624
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lerwick, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lerwick (LSI)SAW - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
14h 40m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kirkwall (KOI)SAW - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
22h 50m
£180–588
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkwall (KOI)IST - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
21h 41m
£292–942
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)IST - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
27h 22m
£129–489
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
3d 6h
£198–391

Istanbul to Lerwick by bus and ferry

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3d 6hAverage Duration

£198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,868.1 mi
Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via București, Autogara Militari, Păcii, Izvor, Piata Mihail Kogalniceanu, Gara Obor, Bucharest Obor, Birmingham, Birmingham New Street, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 2d 10h.

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