Flights Birmingham → Shannon
BHX → SNN
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Shannon?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 1h 2m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham to Shannon, operating with Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 and ATR 72 aircraft. Shannon Airport, the destination, has been in operation since 1942 and currently handles approximately 1,418,084 passengers annually.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Shannon (SNN) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Shannon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Shannon (SNN) heads west for about 486 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 2m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Shannon it is 0.9 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 79% | 42 min | 2.5% |
Airlines operating BHX-SNN
Frequently asked questions about BHX-SNN
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 1h 2m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Aer Lingus.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Shannon, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Birmingham-Shannon route is about 486 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
