Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Cardiff and Shannon are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CWL to SNN flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CWL and SNN include:
Faro Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
At the moment, £83 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £155. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CWL to SNN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CWL to SNN.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights that take off from Cardiff Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CWL? If you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're getting in on a late Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near SNN:
Explore without limits with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and discover more of Shannon and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Shannon Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Shannon in April.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CWL to SNN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Shannon, now it's time to discover more of Ireland. Travel about 120 miles north-east to Dublin to tick off its popular sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, your itinerary will be busy.
Cork is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 60 miles south of Shannon. No trip is complete without visiting Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
