Flying from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Derry and Shannon are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LDY to SNN flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a well-known stop between LDY and SNN.
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
At the moment, R 1,092 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,249. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LDY to SNN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LDY to SNN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about City of Derry Airport (LDY)
City of Derry Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Derry. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LDY. Whether you've booked an early flight from City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're coming in on a late City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SNN:
Explore without limits with a Shannon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience more of Shannon and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Shannon. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Shannon. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from City of Derry Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LDY to SNN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Around 97 kilometres south of Shannon, Cork is another essential stop in Ireland. Start your sightseeing at Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
