Flying from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN). Explore your options for jetting out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
The timezone in Shannon is UTC+0, which is 4 hours ahead of Washington DC. Shannon Airport is located in Shannon.
Your flight from Washington DC to SNN won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Washington DC to SNN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and SNN are:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 3 hours and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 51 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Washington DC to SNN, unwind in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNN instead:
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 7 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN)
225 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Shannon Airport. Return flights start from 471 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Shannon, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Washington DC to SNN in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Shannon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shannon right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Shannon Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. View Point Bunratty Castle, Cratloe Woods House and Sean Lemass Public Library are essential stops on your Shannon itinerary.
Complete your Shannon trip with a car rental
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