Shannon to London (SNN–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SNN–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus, British Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 369 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus | 20 | 32N, 32Q | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 32Q | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 6 | 32N | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→LHR | ORK→LHR | NOC→LHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 62 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 42 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: GMT · LHR: 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.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
SNN–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to LHR
Shannon Airport (SNN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SNN to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to LHR ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 369 miles (594 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cork (ORK), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).