Shannon Airport

About Shannon Airport

  • Shannon International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in Europe. It is located in the Shannon Region in County Clare on the western seaboard of Ireland just 24km north of Limerick city.
  • Top attractions like Bunratty Castle and Folkpark, Ailwee Caves, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher are within easy driving distance of the airport.
  • Known as the 'Gateway to the West', Shannon Airport is a great place to touch down, as it provides easy access to the beautiful southwest counties of Kerry and Cork and Galway city and county.
  • If you're touching down here we have some superb Shannon Airport hotels for you to stay at!

Select another location in Clare:

 Shannon Airport Clare - Aer Lingus

Access to Shannon
You can access Shannon Airport from virtually any point in Ireland with regular bus services available to and from the airport and frequent train services to and from Limerick city. (Regular bus connections from Limerick Railway Station to Shannon Airport).


Banking and Currency
Bank of Ireland operates normal banking hours at Shannon Airport.


Please contact Bank of Ireland for further information.


Car Hire Service

For instant quotes and competitive rates, book car hire at Shannon Airport and explore the region at your own pace.


Duty Free & Shopping
Travellers can shop at Shannon Duty Free Shop at anytime prior to departure. All you have to do is bring your airline ticket, and the staff will pack and hold any purchases you make until your departure date. For your shopping convenience most international currencies are accepted and the following credit cards, Visa, American Express, Access and Diners Club, and all prices are VAT and TAX free.


Restaurants & Bars
The airport has two bars and a restaurant and a café.


US Immigration Pre-Inspection
Passengers travelling to the United States aboard flights from Shannon Airport are inspected by United States Immigration Officers stationed at Shannon Airport. Immigration pre-inspection service provides for a swift and efficient entry of passengers into the United States.


Year Round Scheduled Flights
Year round scheduled flights from Shannon Airport include:


New York (JFK) - Aer Lingus, American Transair,
Boston - Aer Lingus,
Chicago - Aer Lingus, Aeroflot,
Atlanta - Delta Airlines,
Manchester - British Airways Express,
London Heathrow - Aer Lingus,
London Gatwick - AB Shannon,
Moscow - Aeroflot,
St. Petersburg - Aeroflot,
Washington - Aeroflot,
Miami - Aeroflot,
Belfast - Aer Lingus,
Dublin - Aer Lingus,
Minsk - Belavia