London, Essex to Shannon (STN–SNN) — 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.
STN–SNN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 391 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 18 | 73H | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shannon from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→SNN | LHR→SNN | LGW→SNN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 41 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 27 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 25m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · SNN: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, 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.
STN–SNN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to SNN
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Shannon Airport (SNN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
STN to SNN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to SNN is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 391 miles (629 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Edinburgh and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LGW) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).