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SNN Shannon Airport

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Shannon Airport (SNN) serves Limerick, about 20 km west of Limerick. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASNN
ICAOEINN
ServesLimerick
From centre21 km
Non-stop26
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation14 m

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The airport in numbers

Shannon Airport — facts & history

We pulled Shannon Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.4M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 3.6M in 2006.

Opened
1942
84 years ago
Passengers / year
1.4M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
3.6M
in 2006
Elevation
14 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Shannon Development
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Shannon Airport to Limerick

The airport is about 20 km west of Limerick, about 44 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis. Estimated fare to the centre: €26–€42.

Tipping: 10% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~44 min€26–€42
Private transfer~44 minfixed upfront
Car rental~44 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SNN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Galway64 km67 min€74–€118
Killarney82 km86 min€94–€149
Cork95 km99 min€108–€172
Kilkenny113 km119 min€128–€204
Waterford132 km139 min€149–€237
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Shannon Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€26–€42 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Shannon ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Shannon Airport

Non-stop flights to about 26 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Aer Lingus · Lufthansa · United Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Shannon Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Shannon Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Shannon shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Shannon Airport to the centre of Limerick?
No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. The airport is about 20 km west of Limerick, about 44 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Shannon Airport to Limerick?
Roughly €26–€42 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Shannon Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.
What's the cheapest way from Shannon Airport to Limerick?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.
Can I get from Shannon Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Shannon Airport?
About 26 destinations, including Newark, Malaga, Faro, Edinburgh. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Shannon Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Shannon Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Shannon Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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