To get to and from the outer islands, use the excellent inter-islands ferry services or, for Fair Isle, Foula, and Papa Stour, consider an inter-island flight.
Maps, routes and advice are available from many outlets in Shetland.
Inter-island flights
The inter-island flight service operated by Airtask Group makes it easy to go 'island-hopping' to some of Shetland’s more remote locations.
Flights depart from Tingwall airport (just 6 miles outside Lerwick) flying direct to:
View the flight timetable here.
Inter-island ferries
Shetland Islands Council operates an inter-island ferry service linking the larger islands with the Shetland Mainland. The services are fast and frequent, and passenger fares are very reasonable.
Shetland has an excellent public transport infrastructure, which visitors can use to explore every corner of the islands. For all the latest inter-island ferry timetables and booking information visit the Shetland Islands Council - ferry timetables or travel website
Shetland by bus
Bus services within Shetland are provided by Zetland Transport Partnership and operated by a number of different operators.
Visit the new travel website for Shetland bus timetables and other transport information.