Flights Shannon → Birmingham
SNN → BHX
How long is the flight from Shannon to Birmingham?
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to Birmingham (BHX) 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 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 9.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.9 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 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Birmingham it is 1.8 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 SNN-BHX
Frequently asked questions about SNN-BHX
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to Birmingham (BHX) 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.
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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.
