Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is five hours ahead of Richmond and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your RIC to SNN flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIC and SNN:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
At the moment, 359 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 671 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to SNN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RIC to SNN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to RIC:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're landing on a late Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SNN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and find adventure across Shannon and beyond.
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
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Shannon in February.
When booking your flight from Richmond Airport to Shannon Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Shannon, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIC to SNN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Around 97 kilometres south of Shannon, Cork is another favourite stop in Ireland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
