Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Shannon's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Take your pick of four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport flights. The 12:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to SNN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Shannon (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Ireland!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to SNN flights. A dependable 83.61% of its services on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and SNN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport flight is R 321. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 642. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to SNN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW arrive at their destination as scheduled.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly 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 see more of Shannon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Shannon. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SNN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
You've seen Shannon, now it's time to discover other corners of Ireland. Journey about 193 kilometres north-east to Dublin to tick off its top sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Shannon, Cork is another favourite stop in Ireland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.