London to Shannon (LGW–SNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–SNN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 387 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 73H | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shannon from London
| Metric | LGW→SNN | LHR→SNN | STN→SNN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 27 | 15 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 20m | 1h 34m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: GMT · SNN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Shannon.
British passport holders enter Ireland freely with no visa, no time limit, and no immigration controls under the Common Travel Area (CTA) agreement. The CTA predates both the EU and Brexit and remains fully in force. UK nationals have the right to live, work, and access public services in Ireland without a visa or permit. No passport stamp is issued.
Airlines and ferries require photo ID for boarding. A UK passport, Irish passport, or UK driving license works for flights. Technically, there are no immigration checks on the Ireland-Northern Ireland land border or on flights/ferries between the UK and Ireland. In practice, spot checks by immigration officers occur at Dublin Airport on some UK arrivals. Carry your passport for positive identification.
Direct flights from London to Dublin run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with routes from most UK regional airports on Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and British Airways. Dublin is also accessible by ferry from Holyhead (3 hours 15 minutes, Irish Ferries/Stena Line). Ireland uses the euro. UK pounds are not accepted in shops but can be exchanged at any bank. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are fully valid in Ireland. Mobile phone roaming is charged at standard rates since Brexit ended the EU roaming regulation for UK users.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–SNN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to SNN
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shannon Airport (SNN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to SNN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to SNN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (623 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London, Essex (STN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).