Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Belfast and Shannon follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BFS to SNN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BFS and SNN include:
Birmingham International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport flight is Rs19,376. A round-trip fare right now is Rs42,698. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BFS to SNN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BFS to SNN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BFS. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're getting in on a late Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SNN:
Explore without limits with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and see more of Shannon and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Shannon Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the centre of Shannon has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Shannon. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BFS to SNN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a visit to Dublin will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Ireland, consider Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are among its highlights.
