Is it better to fly to Shannon or Dublin?

-If your preference is for culture, history, nightlife, top restaurants choice would be Dublin. If your preference is for scenery, small towns, friendly people choice would be Shannon. If you're planning on spending the entire week in the city, you'll definately want to book your flights in and out of Dublin.



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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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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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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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The best time to visit Ireland is during the shoulder season (May, September and October). During these months, you'll find less crowds along with cheaper flight and accommodation prices. These months experience mild temperatures, plenty of dry spells and there's a packed festival calendar.

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Your passengers can pre-clear all formalities for US Immigration, Customs and Agriculture here at Shannon, making their journey to the USA faster and easier. With dedicated facilities for Commercial, Technical Transit and Business jet operations, your arrival in the USA will be seamless.

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Most beautiful places to visit in Ireland
  1. The Old Library, Trinity College Library, Dublin. ...
  2. Cliffs of Moher, County Clare. ...
  3. Kinsale, County Cork. ...
  4. Achill Island, County Mayo. ...
  5. Skellig Michael, County Kerry. ...
  6. Galway, County Galway. ...
  7. Killarney National Park, County Kerry. ...
  8. Aran Islands.


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Which airlines offer direct flights to Shannon? Aer Lingus, jetBlue, British Airways, Lufthansa, United, Air Canada, Delta and KLM all fly non-stop to Shannon.

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Shannon Airport advises arrival at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of your flight. I usually opt for 90 minutes as we also have to drop off the rental car.

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Shannon Airport was the first airport in the world, outside of the Americas, to provide full US Preclearance facilities (5th August 2009), making arrival in the US easier and faster. This means visitors arriving in the US are considered to be domestic passengers.

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Dublin Airport is the largest airport in Ireland, and in 2018 was the 13th busiest airport in Europe. Ireland has four main airports: Cork, Dublin, Shannon and Knock.

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The Surge in Flight Prices to Ireland Over the past few years, numerous factors have come together to push up the costs. From surging global fuel prices to increased demand for Irish destinations, both tourists and locals alike are feeling the pinch.

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Can I get a direct flight from Shannon Airport to Dublin Airport? No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shannon Airport and Dublin Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

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