Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is two hours behind Athens and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to SNN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Corfu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
At the moment, R 1,077 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,062. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to SNN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ATH to SNN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Athens International Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SNN if you have a late Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Shannon Airport rental car and explore Shannon and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Shannon Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Shannon. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to explore Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to SNN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Cork is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 97 kilometres south of Shannon. No trip is complete without a visit to Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
