Flights from Shannon to New York

Flights from Shannon to New York

This information is correct as of January 2016

Airlines that fly from Shannon to New York

Currently United, Lufthansa, Air Canada and British Airways offer flights from Shannon to New York. Find the best time to travel is key to finding the best deal, and you can find it easily; simply use our tool for whole month/cheapest month, for an easy overview.

Terminal Information – Departing

Shannon Airport is small but it has a good range of facilities for a small airport including a cafe serving hot and cold snacks, a gift shop, book shop and a small duty free shopping area in which to buy chocolates, sweets, alcohol, tobacco and fragrances. Other facilities include cash machines, bureaux de change desk, post office, left luggage, children’s play area, car hire, car parking, baby changing, free wi-fi internet and one on-site hotel.

Shannon Airport is easy to reach by car and by public transport. It is located just 15 miles from Limerick and 56 miles south of Galway. Local bus operater J. J. Kavanagh operate connections between Shannon Airport and Limerick, in 45 minutes for €5 for a single fare, and also to Dublin, in 3 and a half hours, costing €10. Taxis and car hire are also available from outside the airport terminal. A taxi would cost around £35 to Limerick. Keep updated on information on your flight from Shannon in arrivals/departures.

Terminal Information – Arriving

New York is served by three main airports; John F Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark International.

John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is New York's largest airport located in Queens, approximately 15 miles from Manhattan. A light-rail Airtrain connects directly to New York's subway system while buses, car hire and taxis are also available. The journey time into the centre varies between 30 and 60 minutes.

LaGuardia Airport is smaller than JFK and is located in Queens, approximately 8 miles from midtown Manhattan. It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive by car and a $4* toll must be paid on the road. The NYC Airporter bus costs $13* as does the Express Shuttle bus. Car hire and taxis are also available.

Newark International Airport is actually located in Newark, New Jersey, just 16 miles from midtown Manhattan. Driving into the centre of New York takes between 20 and 45 minutes while the Airport Express bus takes 45 minutes and costs approximately $12.50 for a single journey. Car hire and taxis are also available.

All the airports provide an excellent range of shopping and dining facilities as well as essential services from currency exchange and baby changing to tourist information and car hire and some luxury ones including spas, hairdressers and massage parlours.

Practical Information

You need your passport with you when you’re flying out with the UK. A visa may also be required for travel to the United States. There are printers in the check-in area of ShannonAirport, so there is no need to panic if you forget to print your boarding pass. If you have a smartphone you can store your boarding card electronically on your phone. Security can scan the e-barcode so you don’t need to worry about paper at all.

We recommend leaving plenty of time at the airport, so try not to arrive any later than one hour before your flight is due to depart. Queues at security are longer at weekends and during school holidays, so it’s worth giving yourself extra time.

What to expect in New York

Trying to see every attraction in New York is like trying to count all the stars in the night sky, impossible! New York is a metropolis that never sleeps. From yellow taxis, Bloomingdales and hot dog stands to the glimmering lights of Broadway, Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, every single view in New York is an iconic one and one that is instantly recognisable from the thousands of films that have used this magical city as their backdrop. Glamorous and gritty, New York encompasses every walk of life and almost every corner of the globe from the aromatic buzz of Chinatown, the bookish vibe near Washington Square Park, the foodie diversity of Queens with its Italian, Greek, Egyptian, Chinese and Italian restaurants to the dazzle of Fifth Avenue and its designer boutiques. Quirky record shops, cosy bookstores, hip cafes and vintage fashions lie around every corner of New York’s streets. Don’t miss the breath-taking art in the world famous MoMa and Guggenheim museums. Nightowls will love the choice of cocktail bars, jazz clubs, musicals, uber-stylish clubs and rooftop bars. Offering magic all year round, from the crisp cold snowy winters with their giant Christmas trees and ice rinks to roasting summers of picnics in Central Park, dazzling autumn colours and spring sunshine, New York is a marvellous year round destination. Get up close in our insider New York guide.

NYC is not exactly a cheap destination but accommodation and food can be found on the cheap, just browse through myriads of hotels and other types of accomodation you can choose from, and find the perfect place for you. Avoid eating or drinking near any of the major tourist sights as these will have the highest prices. Hot dog and pizza slice stands, steaming noodle bars and Jewish delis offer a cheap filling snack. Many of New York’s major attractions and tours start from $10. A budget breakfast can cost from between $5 and $9 while dinner can be as little as $10. A coffee is usually around $1 to $2 and a beer from $5 to $7. Accommodation ranges from five star hotels to super cheap budget sleeps including hostels and B&Bs. Heading up state to view the beauty of the state of New York? Get yourself some wheels.

*Prices subject to change