Travelling from Milan to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Shannon Airport (SNN), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main options.
Shannon is one hour behind Milan. Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to SNN.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Milan to SNN with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and SNN include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Shannon Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights that leave from Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your flight from Milan to Shannon Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and SNN include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to SNN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a plane ticket from Milan to Shannon Airport (SNN) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When flying from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to SNN:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Shannon Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you have a late flight from Milan to Shannon Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SNN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Shannon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Shannon's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Milan to Shannon Airport flight.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Shannon. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Shannon Airport is R 1,015. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,127. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Milan to SNN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Milan to Shannon Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Shannon. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Shannon Airport (SNN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your Milan to SNN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Shannon Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Shannon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shannon right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Milan to Shannon Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Shannon when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at View Point Bunratty Castle followed by Atlantic Air Adventures and Lough Gorteen.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. About 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Tallaght is another standout destination in Ireland and is around 177 kilometres east of Shannon. No trip is complete without dropping by St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard.
