Is Shannon Airport the same as Dublin Airport?

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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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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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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In December 2012, it was announced that Shannon Airport would separate from the Dublin Airport Authority, who still own Dublin and Cork airports. The first passengers through the newly autonomous airport arrived on the Aer Lingus EI-110 flight from JFK at 5:08 am on 1 January 2013 (New Year's Day).

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Irish citizens require an ESTA or visa to enter the US. In advance of travel, an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) application can be made to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). A valid passport is required for travel to the US.

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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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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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