Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport.
Edinburgh and Shannon share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are nine Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, select the 08:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:45 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your EDI to SNN flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Shannon (and then discovering more of Ireland!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers EDI to SNN flights, with 65.63% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and SNN include:
London Heathrow Airport
Stansted Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Right now, R 334 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 653. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to SNN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to SNN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SNN if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and venture far and wide through Shannon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to central Shannon has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Shannon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to SNN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If there's time to check out another side of Ireland, head for Cork, about 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are key highlights.
