London to Shannon (LHR–SNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–SNN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 369 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus | 20 | 32N, 32Q | 1h20-1h30 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 32Q | 1h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shannon from London
| Metric | LHR→SNN | LGW→SNN | STN→SNN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 7 | 15 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 30m | 1h 34m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: 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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–SNN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to SNN
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shannon Airport (SNN) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Aer Lingus. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LHR to SNN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to SNN ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 369 miles (594 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), London, Essex (STN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).