Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
London and Shannon are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from LHR to SNN start from 09:50 — the earliest with Aer Lingus. The latest departure is at 19:10 with Aer Lingus. Overall, there are 28 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LHR to SNN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Shannon (and then exploring more of Ireland!) is a cinch with Aer Lingus. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport.
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating LHR to SNN flights, Aer Lingus has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and SNN include:
Edinburgh Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
C$91 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$183. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to SNN, book your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LHR to SNN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider booking a hotel near SNN if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Shannon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Shannon's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Shannon. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Shannon in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you'd like to explore Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SNN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Ireland, head for Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are key highlights.