Flights London → Shannon
LHR → SNN
How long is the flight from London to Shannon?
The flight from London (LHR) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 1h 10m. 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 operates from London to Shannon, using an Airbus A320 aircraft. Shannon Airport, the destination, which opened in 1942, handles approximately 1,418,084 passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Shannon (SNN) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.4/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Shannon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Shannon (SNN) heads west for about 594 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London 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 LHR-SNN
Frequently asked questions about LHR-SNN
The flight from London (LHR) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 1h 10m. 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.
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The London-Shannon route is about 594 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.
