Flying from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Shannon Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 27 minutes.
Shannon (the location of Shannon Airport) and London are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 28 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from SNN to LHR is with Aer Lingus at 21:25. Opt for the first departure with Aer Lingus at 07:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from SNN to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can travel directly to London departing from SNN. Arrive at one of these hubs following your flight from Shannon Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
There's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Shannon Airport to London, including:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SNN to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Ireland. But before reserving your flight tickets from Shannon Airport to London, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Shannon, SNN can be reached in approximately 7 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shannon Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SNN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shannon Airport to London is ر.ق. 59. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 126. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SNN to London, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Shannon Airport to London. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SNN to London. You don't need to look every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Shannon Airport to London. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shannon Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Shannon Airport to London has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SNN to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Shannon Airport to London. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to London in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Shannon Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from SNN to London sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shannon Airport to London, explore our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of leading attractions to add to your London must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
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Select one of our car rentals in London and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Shannon Airport to London.