Flights Shannon → Manchester
SNN → MAN
Route overview
The flight route operates between Shannon and Manchester, utilizing the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 and ATR 42-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Manchester has an annual passenger traffic of over 23 million, while both airports have been operational since before World War II, with Shannon opening in 1942 and Manchester in 1934.
The Shannon (SNN) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Shannon (SNN) to Manchester (MAN) heads east for about 450 km, a flight time of roughly 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Manchester 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) | 85% | 22 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating SNN-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SNN-MAN
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-Manchester route is about 450 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.
