Is Shannon a large airport?

Limerick is located just 25 kilometres from Shannon International Airport, which has full US customs pre clearance. Shannon is Ireland's second-largest long-haul airport, the only one outside the capital offering direct flights to all key Irish markets – the UK, European mainland and US.



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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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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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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. There are also smaller regional airports at Donegal, Kerry, Galway, Sligo and Waterford.

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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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How long should it take? Allow a minimum of 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your flight. Please allow adequate time for this process as if you do not report on time it may affect your ability to travel.

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For example, if you're concentrating most of your time in Dublin city and Northern Ireland, you should fly in and out of Dublin. If you really want to see the west or south west, Shannon will be a better fit. If your itinerary has you seeing a little bit of everything, fly into one airport and out of the other.

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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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The majority of flights from Shannon were more expensive than from Dublin – with 17 destinations clocking higher ticket prices. The largest price discrepancy in flying from Shannon Airport came on the Birmingham route, with it being 80% dearer to depart from Shannon than the capital.

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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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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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Dublin Airport (DUB) is the busiest in the Republic, with more than 20 million people passing through each year. It's the headquarters of Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline, and the home of Ryanair, an Irish-run budget airline mostly serving short-haul European destinations.

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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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The wettest months, almost everywhere are December and January. April is the driest month generally but in many southern parts, June is the driest.

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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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