Flying from Rome to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Shannon Airport (SNN) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Shannon is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Rome. Shannon Airport is located in Shannon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to SNN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to SNN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Rome to Shannon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Shannon Airport. Check out these connections between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and SNN:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Wroclaw Airport (WRO)
You can reach CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to SNN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.18%.
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Shannon Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SNN:
Go where the road takes you with a Shannon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and find adventure across Shannon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Shannon Airport flight.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Shannon. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Currently, R 467 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Shannon Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,237. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to SNN, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Rome to Shannon Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Rome to Shannon Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Shannon Airport (SNN). Visit Shannon in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your Rome to SNN plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Shannon Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Shannon
Start your Shannon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Shannon Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Shannon when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for 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 parts of Ireland just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep you on the move. Check out popular 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 journey is complete without seeing St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard.
