Shannon Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
SNN
ICAO Code
EINN
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Shannon Airport (SNN) is a regional international airport on the west coast of Ireland serving County Clare and nearby Limerick. It handles under a few million passengers a year and sees strong seasonal and transatlantic traffic; Ryanair and Aer Lingus are among the regular carriers.

Shannon Airport
Elevation: 14 m
52.7020, -8.9248

Terminal Guide for Shannon Airport #

Shannon operates from a single passenger terminal building with both domestic and international departures handled in the same facility. The terminal includes standard check-in, security and arrivals facilities and a dedicated U.S. preclearance area for flights to the United States.

Getting to and From Shannon Airport #

Shannon is served by a mix of coach/shuttle services, taxis, and car rental; travel to Limerick city is typically about 20-30 minutes by road.

  • Bus/shuttle: Regular coach and shuttle services connect the airport with Limerick and regional towns; journey times to Limerick are roughly 25-40 minutes depending on stops and traffic.
  • Taxis: Taxis are available outside arrivals; expect about €25-35 to Limerick and similar fares to nearby towns, with quicker journeys in low traffic.
  • Ride-share: International ride-share apps are not consistently available; local taxi companies are the reliable option.
  • Driving: Shannon is about 20-25 km from Limerick city centre (20-30 minutes by car). Car hire desks are in the terminal and long-/short-stay parking is available on-site.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Shannon Airport #

The terminal is compact with essential passenger services and a U.S. preclearance facility for flights to the United States.

  • Lounges: A small airline/contract lounge is available; access policies vary by carrier and membership.
  • Food & drink: A mix of cafés and bars landside and airside with typical airport snack and sit-down options during operating hours.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Free Wi‑Fi is provided; charging points are available in the public and airside seating areas.
  • Luggage: Standard baggage reclaim and lost-property services are on-site; dedicated left-luggage services are limited-check before travel.
  • Accessibility: The terminal is step-free with accessible toilets and assistance available on request; arrange special assistance with your airline in advance.

Tips for Shannon Airport #

  • Shannon has U.S. preclearance - go through U.S. immigration/security at Shannon before boarding and you arrive in the U.S. as a domestic passenger, which can save time on arrival.
  • Taxis and airport shuttles are the most direct way to Limerick (about 20-30 minutes); confirm a fare with the driver if meter not used - expect roughly €25-35 to Limerick city.
  • There’s limited public rail access: the nearest mainline trains serve Limerick city, so if you need a train, take a shuttle/taxi from the airport to Limerick station rather than expecting a rail link at the terminal.

Weather & Climate near Shannon Airport #

Climate

Shannon Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (953 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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