Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport.
London and Shannon share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 15 London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 06:05 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:40 with Ryanair.
To ensure you catch your STN to SNN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Shannon — and maybe even more of Ireland if time allows.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 83.59% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair has the best on-time performance for STN to SNN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between STN and SNN include:
Faro Airport
Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport
Reus Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport flight. A return flight starts at 34 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to SNN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from STN to SNN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from STN land on schedule 80% of the time.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near STN. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're arriving on a late London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SNN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Shannon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Shannon's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Shannon Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Shannon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to SNN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its top 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.