Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Edinburgh and Shannon follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from three weekly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
To ensure you catch your EDI to SNN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Shannon (and then discovering more of Ireland!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for EDI to SNN flights is Ryanair.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and SNN include:
London Heathrow Airport
London Stansted Airport
Birmingham Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Right now, 15 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 31 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to SNN.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to SNN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near SNN:
Go where the road takes you with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and see more of Shannon and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Shannon Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Shannon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you'd like to explore Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to SNN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Ireland, head for Cork, about 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone are key reasons to visit.