Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Shannon nine hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DRW to SNN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Currently, 521 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.090 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DRW to SNN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Shannon Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DRW to SNN.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Of all flights leaving Darwin International Airport, 73.13% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DRW:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Darwin International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNN instead:
Grab a Shannon Airport rental car and discover Shannon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Shannon. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
It takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Shannon Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Shannon. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Darwin International Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRW to SNN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Shannon, now it's time to discover other parts of Ireland. Travel about 193 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its leading sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, your itinerary will be busy.
Cork is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 97 kilometres south of Shannon. No journey is complete without dropping by Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
