Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport is about 25 km (16 miles) west of Limerick city, reached on the N19 and N18 roads. The drive usually takes 25 to 30 minutes outside rush hour. Bus Éireann route 343 runs 24 hours a day between the airport and Limerick's Colbert Station, and taxis and pre-booked cars wait outside the terminal.

Shannon Airport is about 20 km (12 miles) south of Ennis, the county town of Clare, a drive of roughly 20 to 25 minutes. Bus Éireann route 330 links the airport and Ennis hourly from early morning to midnight, and Expressway route 51 also stops in Ennis on its way to Galway.

Expressway route 51 runs from Shannon Airport to Galway, calling at Ennis and Gort on the way, with frequent departures through the day. Galway is about 85 km (53 miles) north of the airport, so a rental car, taxi or pre-booked car takes you door to door, which is easier with luggage.

Shannon Airport has one passenger terminal. Arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and check-in, security and the departure gates are on the first floor. The US preclearance facility is inside the same building, so there is never a terminal to choose when you arrive or depart.

US preclearance lets passengers flying from Shannon to the United States clear US immigration and customs in Ireland before they board. They arrive in the US as domestic passengers and walk straight out at their destination. Allow extra time at Shannon for preclearance, especially on busy summer mornings.

Ryanair flies the most routes from Shannon, to the UK and cities across Europe. Aer Lingus serves London Heathrow, Boston and New York JFK, United flies to Newark and, in summer, Chicago O'Hare, Delta adds summer flights to New York JFK, and Discover Airlines flies to Frankfurt in season.

You need a valid passport and, depending on your nationality, an Irish visa. Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so every international arrival goes through Irish passport control, where an officer decides how long you may stay. Irish and British citizens traveling within the Common Travel Area do not need a passport.

Yes. Bus Éireann route 343 runs 24 hours a day to Shannon town and Limerick, route 330 runs hourly to Ennis, and Expressway route 51 links the airport with Limerick, Cork, Ennis and Galway. Buses leave from outside the terminal, and timetables are on the Bus Éireann and Transport for Ireland websites.

Taxis wait at the taxi stand directly outside the terminal, a short walk from the arrivals hall. They go door to door to Shannon town, Limerick, Ennis and the rest of County Clare. Late at night fewer taxis may be waiting, so travelers on late flights often book a car ahead.

Yes. The Burren Suite next to Gate 6 serves passengers on flights to Europe and the UK, and the Boru Lounge next to Gate 7 is also in the departures area. Both have showers, and entry is paid at the door or through a lounge membership program.

Yes. Several car rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz, have desks in the arrivals hall. A car suits touring Clare, the Burren and the Wild Atlantic Way, but remember that Ireland drives on the left and many country roads are narrow and winding.

The Shannon Airport Group runs five parking lots with more than 5,600 spaces, including Short Stay, Long Stay and Premium parking within walking distance of the terminal. Park4Less, about an eight-minute walk away, can be booked online in advance. The parking lots are patrolled by the airport police.

Shannon Airport is on Irish time: GMT (UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October, the same as the UK. Flights from the US east coast usually land in the early morning, so plan for the time difference on your first day.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.