Amsterdam to Lerwick, Shetland (AMS–LSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Amsterdam to Lerwick, Shetland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AMS and LSI, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to LSI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
203
Candidates
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lerwick, Shetland is 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
AMS: CEST · LSI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Lerwick, Shetland.
Visa & Entry

Dutch passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app. Processing is usually within minutes.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AMS

Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.

Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.

Facts

AMS–LSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Lerwick, Shetland route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: AMS
Full nameAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: LSI
Full nameSumburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOLSI / EGPB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to LSI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDI, ABZ, BGO and GLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lerwick, Shetland is 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via EDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.