Shannon to Birmingham, West Midlands (SNN–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SNN–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 302 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 1h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→BHX | ORK→BHX | NOC→BHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 62 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · BHX: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Irish citizens have an unrestricted right to enter, live, and work in the United Kingdom under the Common Travel Area (CTA) agreement, which predates and is independent of both EU membership and Brexit. No visa, no fee, no time limit. You can enter with an Irish passport or even without one, though carrying photo ID speeds things up. There is no immigration control on direct flights between Ireland and the UK for Irish and British citizens.
The CTA grants Irish citizens the right to work, study, access healthcare (NHS), vote, and claim benefits in the UK on the same terms as British citizens. No registration or permit is needed. You are not classified as a foreign national. To access services, get a National Insurance number at the local Jobcentre Plus. Opening a bank account requires proof of UK address and photo ID.
Direct flights from Dublin to London run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with over 20 daily departures across Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and City airports. Dublin to Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Glasgow also have frequent daily service. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 0.86 GBP per EUR 1. No vaccination requirements. Driving is on the left, same as Ireland.
SNN–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to BHX
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to BHX is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 302 miles (486 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cork (ORK), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).