Flights from Shannon to Birmingham

This information is correct as of November 2018.

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## Airlines That Fly From Shannon to Birmingham

Aer Lingus and British Airways offer flights from Shannon to Birmingham. Direct flights are available on Mondays through Saturdays. There are also one-stop and two-stop flights available every day of the week. A popular departing time for cheap flights from Shannon to Birmingham is 7 p.m., and those flights are offered daily.

## Terminal Information – Departing

Shannon Airport is 15 miles from Limerick and 56 miles from Galway but is easy to reach using public transport, taxi or hire car. Bus company J J Kavanagh and Sons operate a service to Limerick which takes 45 minutes and costs €5* for a single fare, and a service to Dublin which takes 3 and a half hours and costs €10* for a single fare. Taxis and car hire are also available from the airport.

Inside Shannon Airport there are cash machines, free WiFi internet, a choice of restaurants, cafes and snack bars, a gift shop, duty free area, a newsagents and bookshop, nursery facilities, baby changing, airport parking, currency exchange desks and one hotel on site.

## Terminal Information – Arriving

Birmingham Airports is just 8 miles from the centre of Birmingham and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes. There is a free Air-Rail monorail that links Birmingham Airport directly to Birmingham International railway station in about two minutes. The journey time is 12 minutes and a single fare costs £2.30*. Various train operators run services to Manchester, London, Bournemouth, Northampton, Coventry and destinations in Wales. Local bus services 900, 96 and 97 also operate services to various parts of the city centre. Taxis and car hire are also available from the airport.

Inside Birmingham Airport there are a good range of facilities including cash machines, currency exchange, free WiFi internet, cafes, restaurants, bars and fast food outlets, a large choice of shops including duty free, fashions, electronics and bookshops. There are medical and conference facilities, baby changing, airport parking and several hotels located just a short walk from the terminal.

Practical Information When Travelling From Shannon to Birmingham – Passports / Visas

Irish citizens travelling to England need a passport, which is required for boarding the airplane and going through airport security. You will also need to bring your own boarding pass, and a digital copy on your smartphone is acceptable. No printed boarding pass is required. Be sure to arrive at least two to three hours early to get through international security and board cheap flights from Shannon to Dublin on time.

## What to Expect in Birmingham

Birmingham is a centre of British history, culture and sports, and you could visit The New Inn in the Harborne neighbourhood to take in a rugby match while enjoying a pint of ale. Enjoy dinner, cocktails or a British tea party at the Lost & Found, which features a private speakeasy. This pub and restaurant is close to the New Street station and landmarks such as the Alexandra Theatre and the Cathedral Square. If you plan flights from Shannon to Birmingham in late November through December, visit the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, which takes place at the intersections of Victoria Street and New Street. The Frankfurt Christmas Market features seasonal and international holiday foods, decorations, gifts, music and singing.

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