Castillo de Bunratty
A 15th-century castle by the River Shannon, with a folk park recreating Irish rural life. It is very close to the airport.
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Airport · Shannon, Ireland
Shannon SNN
4 km from central Shannon. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 4 km
- terminals
- 1
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About the airport
Shannon Airport is in County Clare, about 24 km west of Limerick. It is the gateway to the west of Ireland, with flights to Europe and North America.
Terminals
There is a single terminal, small and easy to get around. Flights to the US have immigration pre-clearance here.
Services
You’ll find cafés, restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, cash machines and car rental desks. There is no railway station: get here by bus, taxi or car.
Getting to the city
Bus Éireann
Buses linking the airport with Limerick and Ennis, and with other towns in the region. Check timetables before you travel.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. To Limerick, about 25-35 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single compact terminal. It also has US pre-clearance facilities for flights to the United States.
Shannon
Things to do in Shannon
Shannon, in County Clare, is a town closely tied to its airport and a good base for exploring the west of Ireland: Limerick, Ennis and the Clare coast are all nearby.
Acantilados de Moher
The spectacular cliffs of the Clare coast above the Atlantic. One of the most popular day trips from Shannon.
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Castillo del Rey Juan
A 13th-century Norman fortress on the banks of the Shannon in Limerick, with an exhibition on its history.
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Convento franciscano de Ennis
The ruins of a medieval Franciscan friary in the centre of Ennis, the county town of Clare.
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How far is the airport from central Shannon?
Shannon airport is about 4 km from central Shannon.
How do I get from the airport to central Shannon?
From Shannon airport you can take Bus Éireann (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Shannon airport have?
Shannon has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Shannon?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building with the airport logo: Wolf32at, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- The approach to the terminal and car park: 瑞丽江的河水, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The departures entrance of the terminal at night: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Bunratty: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Acantilados de Moher: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo del Rey Juan: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Convento franciscano de Ennis: Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons