Shannon Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Shannon Airport sits on the south bank of the Shannon Estuary in County Clare, roughly 24 km west of Limerick city. Its location on Ireland's Atlantic coast made it a natural stopping point for transatlantic flights, and it became Europe's first US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance facility in 1986. Passengers flying to Boston, New York, Newark, and Chicago clear US immigration and customs at Shannon before departure.
Services at Shannon Airport
6 of 6 available- 1optionParkingShannon AirportView parking guide
- 14optionsCar RentalsBudget, Irish Car Rentals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and 11 moreView car rentals guide
- 4optionsHotelsPark Inn by Radisson, Carrygerry Country House, Treacys Oakwood Hotel and 1 moreView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesBorú LoungeView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesEasy Transfer IrelandView shuttles guide
- 3routesPublic TransportBus ÉireannView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers2.1M2,100,000 in 2024
- Services24listed, all 6 types
- Movements18K18,086 flights a year
- Local timeDublin time
- IATASNNICAO EINN
- Opened1939
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalRyanair, Aer Lingus, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Vueling, Turkish Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- LimerickEast of the airport24 km
- EnnisNorth of the airport24 km
- GalwayNorth of the airport85 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Shannon Airport?
Shannon Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SNN, ICAO: EINN. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Shannon Airport located?
Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland. The airport coordinates are 52.7020°, -8.9248°.
What services are available at Shannon Airport?
Shannon Airport offers: 1 parking options, 14 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 4 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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