Travelling from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Shannon and London follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Each week, there are 28 Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. To take off early, select the 07:40 Aer Lingus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:25 with Aer Lingus.
Your SNN to LHR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Aer Lingus has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier that offers SNN to LHR flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SNN and LHR:
Manchester Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is ج.م. 3,200. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ج.م. 6,404. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SNN to LHR by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SNN to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
Of all flights departing from Shannon Airport, 66.14% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Shannon Airport from central Shannon, it takes around 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SNN:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Travel at your own speed with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNN to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
