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Cheapest time to fly from London to Shannon

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 35 mFlights between London and Shannon take, on average, 1 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£14Cheapest price for a flight between London and Shannon found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Shannon

Destination airportShannon AirportFor the route from London to Shannon

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Shannon

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Aer LingusAirline(s) with flights between London to Shannon

One-way average Price£84The average price for a flight London - Shannon at Opodo is £84, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Shannon when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Shannon

Distance: 382 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Shannon airports

Shannon Airport (SNN)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Shannon

Shannon Airport puts you in County Clare, about 1 hour 35 minutes after leaving London. Ryanair flies from Stansted and Aer Lingus from Heathrow, so there is a choice of airport at the London end. Cheap London to Shannon flights start from £14, the lowest fare found on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

When departing from London, flights to Shannon leave from two airports. Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 miles west of Central London, is where the Aer Lingus flights leave from, and it is easily reached by public transport or taxi.

Stansted Airport (STN), north-east of Central London, is the budget-friendly choice, with Ryanair flights to Shannon.

Arriving in Shannon: from the airport to the city

Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN) places you directly in the mid-west region of Ireland. To travel from the airport to nearby city centres like Limerick or Galway, several transport options are available outside the terminal building.

For public transport, Bus Éireann operates regular services from the airport. You can take the 343 route to reach Limerick city centre, or the X35 express service for a direct link to Galway. Taxis are available at the designated rank outside the arrivals hall, with a journey to Limerick taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes. If you prefer driving, the airport is located just off the N18 motorway, and the car journey to Limerick takes around 25 minutes.

Things to do in Shannon

County Clare offers a range of historical sites and natural landmarks near the airport. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is a 15th-century fortress featuring a reconstructed 19th-century village, located a short drive away. Shannon Golf Club provides a championship 18-hole course known for its layout and views of the estuary.

The Cliffs of Moher are situated on the Atlantic coast, rising 214 metres at their highest point. Wild Atlantic Way routes pass through the county, connecting to the music scene in Ennis and surfing in Lahinch. This coastal region is defined by its rugged landscape and traditional Irish heritage.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Shannon

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Shannon?

When you fly from London to Shannon the average price is £84. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Shannon at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Shannon is 14 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Shannon?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Shannon are April, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Shannon?

The best time of the year to go to Shannon when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Shannon from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Shannon.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Shannon?

The total flight time between London and Shannon is of around 1 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 381.87 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Shannon?

The main airport route flying between London and Shannon is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport(SNN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Shannon?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Shannon are:

Ryanair.
Aer Lingus.
British Airways.

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