Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Shannon's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to SNN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Shannon (and then seeing more of Ireland!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for BHX to SNN flights is Ryanair.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHX and SNN include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Porto Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport flight is Rs4,784. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs9,541. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BHX to SNN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to SNN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Reserve a hotel close to SNN if you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and find adventure across Shannon and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Shannon Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to central Shannon has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Shannon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to explore Shannon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 22ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SNN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Around 97 kilometres south of Shannon, Cork is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.