Flights Manchester → Shannon
MAN → SNN
Route overview
This flight route connects Manchester, whose airport opened in 1934, with Shannon, an Irish city served by an airport that opened in 1942. The destination airport sees approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and is serviced by aircraft such as the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 and ATR 42-300.
The Manchester (MAN) → Shannon (SNN) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Shannon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Shannon (SNN) heads west for about 450 km, a flight time of roughly 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Shannon it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 85% | 22 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating MAN-SNN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAN-SNN
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 Manchester-Shannon route is about 450 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.
