Flying from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Shannon and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SNN to LGW start from 06:45 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 19:35 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 20 weekly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SNN to LGW flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering SNN to LGW flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 68.33% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SNN and LGW:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Porto Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 295. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 589. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SNN to LGW.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SNN to LGW is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
66.14% of flights that depart Shannon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Shannon Airport from central Shannon, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SNN? If you're catching an early flight from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're landing on a late Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Follow your own route with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNN to LGW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.