Travelling from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport.
Shannon and Manchester follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Every week, there are five Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 13:00 Ryanair UK flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:30 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SNN to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Manchester (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering SNN to MAN flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SNN and MAN:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport flight is R 281. A return plane ticket right now is R 562. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SNN to MAN, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SNN to MAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
84% of flights leaving Shannon Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SNN.
Shannon Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Shannon. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SNN:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're arriving on a late Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Manchester. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Manchester in March.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SNN to MAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.

