Shannon to London, Essex (SNN–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SNN–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 391 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 14 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→STN | ORK→STN | NOC→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 62 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 15 | 11 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 25m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: GMT · STN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
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–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to STN
Shannon Airport (SNN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SNN to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to STN ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 391 miles (629 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cork (ORK), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).