Flights Shannon → London
SNN → LGW
Route overview
The flight route operates from Shannon, a city with an airport that has been open since 1942, to the bustling metropolis of London. The destination airport serves over forty million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest in Europe. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The Shannon (SNN) → London (LGW) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Shannon (SNN) to London (LGW) heads east for about 623 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating SNN-LGW
Frequently asked questions about SNN-LGW
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: Ryanair.
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The Shannon-London route is about 623 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.
