Is it better to fly into Dublin or Shannon Airport?

If you're concentrating most of your time in Dublin city and Northern Ireland, you should fly in and out of Dublin. There are benefits to flying into Shannon from New York. If you really want to see the west or southwest of Ireland, if your plans are to explore that side of the country, Shannon will be a better fit.



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Most trans-Atlantic carriers that fly to Dublin, the capital, also fly to Shannon on the western side of the island. Dublin's bigger size often means it has cheaper fares.

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Flying into Dublin Airport puts you in the nation's capital and allows for exploration of County Wicklow, County Kildare and County Meath, whereas Cork Airport provides excellent access to County Cork, County Kerry and County Limerick.

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Shannon Airport is a little over two hours by motorway from Ireland's capital city, Dublin and you can easily get there by bus, train or rental car. When you land in Shannon, you'll love the relaxed atmosphere here and it will get you ready for the next step of your journey.

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On the other hand, Shannon Airport, where the concept of Duty Free Shopping started, is considerably smaller and far easier to navigate. Shannon is situated just outside Limerick on the west coast of Ireland and is ideally placed for trips around the west, south west or midlands.

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Shannon Airport has the longest runway in Ireland at 3,200 metres and is the only Irish airport that can accommodate the world's largest jet the Antonov AN 225. The enormous aircraft stands at seven stories high, with a wing span of 88 metres.

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A beautiful town on Ireland's west coast, Shannon shines with swoon-worthy natural wonders, a bustling pub scene, and incredible ancient sites.

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One of our favourite airports has been voted the most scenic in the world for the second year in a row. The Irish airport is, of course, Donegal airport! The airstrip at Carrickfinn on the west coast of Ireland finished ahead of Barra Airport in Scotland in the annual poll.

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What's the cheapest city to fly into in Ireland? The cheapest city to fly into is Dublin, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Dublin.

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CheapAir.com's report found Tuesday and Wednesday to be the cheapest days of the week to fly, offering nearly $100 in savings compared to Sunday, the most expensive day to fly. Fridays and Saturdays are also busy, with Friday travel leaning toward business travelers and Saturday leaning toward leisure travelers.

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Tips to know when travelling to Shannon, County Clare The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, and Lufthansa. Dublin and Shannon, County Clare have 292 direct flights per week.

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1947 - Shannon Airport became the first Customs Free Airport in the World and established Shannon as an International Industrial and Distribution Centre and stimulated further traffic growth.

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Shannon Aiport The airport takes its name from the River Shannon which is close by. The nearest cities are Limerick 15 miles to the south and Ennis 15 miles to the north.

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Shannon Airport has one terminal that's split into two floors. Both arrivals and departures occupy the ground floor, while the first floor is reserved for restaurants, lounges, a museum that showcases the airport's history, U.S. pre-clearance for people traveling to the States, and passenger screening.

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From Shannon airport to Galway you can take a bus with www.buseireann.ie and it lasts 1.5 hours. This bus service arrives into Ceant Station in the City Centre.

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