Travelling from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN). Explore your options for departing Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
The timezone in Shannon is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Washington DC. Shannon Airport is located in Shannon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to SNN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to SNN leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to SNN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and SNN are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Shannon Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that depart from BWI make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SNN if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Shannon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Shannon's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC 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 will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN)
R 4,078 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Shannon Airport. Return flights start from R 10,960. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to SNN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN). Visit Shannon in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Washington DC to SNN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shannon to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Shannon Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging 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 Washington DC to Shannon Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. View Point Bunratty Castle, Atlantic Air Adventures and Lough Gorteen are must-visits when exploring Shannon.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Tallaght is another favourite 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.