Shannon to London (SNN–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SNN–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 387 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→LGW | ORK→LGW | DUB→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 62 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 7 | 64 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 25m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: GMT · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 6:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
SNN–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to LGW
Shannon Airport (SNN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to LGW 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
20 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 Cork (ORK), Dublin (DUB) and Belfast (BFS).