Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Birmingham and Shannon share the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you get on your BHX to SNN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Shannon (and then discovering more of Ireland!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for BHX to SNN flights, with 82.86% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHX and SNN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Porto Airport
Krakow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport flight is R 280. A round-trip ticket right now is R 560. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to SNN, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHX to SNN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SNN if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and see more of Shannon and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Shannon Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Shannon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you'd like to visit Shannon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to SNN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Around 97 kilometres south of Shannon, Cork is another favourite stop in Ireland. No visit is complete without checking out Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
