Flights Shannon → Birmingham
SNN → BHX
Route overview
The flight route operates between Shannon and Birmingham, using the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 and ATR 72 aircraft. The airport in Shannon, which opened in 1942, connects to one of Europe's busiest airports, serving nearly nine million passengers annually.
The Shannon (SNN) → Birmingham (BHX) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Birmingham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Shannon (SNN) to Birmingham (BHX) heads east for about 486 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 2m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Birmingham it is 58.0 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 SNN-BHX
Frequently asked questions about SNN-BHX
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 Shannon-Birmingham route is about 486 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
