Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland to hotels and homes in Limerick, Ennis, Shannon town, Bunratty and across County Clare, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Shannon Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Shannon takes you from the terminal to hotels and apartments in Limerick city, to Ennis and Shannon town, and to castle hotels around Bunratty and Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Shannon airport transfers start in the arrivals hall on the ground floor of the single terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign after baggage claim and customs. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, including early-morning arrivals from the United States, and you agree a fixed price per vehicle before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or golf group.
Each Shannon airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, guesthouse or vacation rental in Limerick, Ennis, Shannon town or Bunratty. Heading on to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch or Killarney? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route before you pay.
Our Shannon airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a bus that stops in every town on the way. It has room for suitcases, strollers and golf bags, so it suits families, groups and golfers heading for Clare and Limerick.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Shannon Airport (SNN) is on the Shannon Estuary in County Clare, in the west of Ireland, and the Shannon Airport Group runs it. All flights use one terminal: arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and check-in, security and departures on the first floor.
Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so every international arrival goes through Irish passport control. After baggage claim you walk through customs into the arrivals hall, where pre-booked drivers meet passengers. Passengers flying back to the United States clear US preclearance at Shannon before boarding.
Ireland is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October. It uses the euro.
Irish passport control. Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area. An Irish immigration officer checks your passport and any visa and decides how long you may stay, usually up to 90 days for visitors. Check whether you need an Irish visa for your nationality before you fly.
Common Travel Area. Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, so Irish and British citizens do not need a passport between them, though airlines usually ask for photo ID. Other nationalities follow Irish entry rules.
US preclearance on the way home. Flights from Shannon to the United States clear US immigration and customs before departure, so plan extra time at the airport for your return.
Country roads. Ireland drives on the left, and many roads in rural Clare are narrow, so give your full address or Eircode for homes and cottages outside the towns.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Shannon Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At SNN
Meet in the arrivals hall
Shannon has one terminal, and pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals hall on the ground floor, after baggage claim and customs.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
SNN Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel SNN
From where you're staying back to Shannon Airport.
Round trip
SNN Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Shannon Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Irish passport control
Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so every international arrival goes through Irish passport control, and some nationalities need an Irish visa.
Common Travel Area
Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, so Irish and British citizens traveling between them do not need a passport, though airlines usually ask for photo ID.
Euro
Ireland uses the euro, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.
Drive on the left
Traffic in Ireland drives on the left, which is worth knowing if you plan to rent a car later in your trip.
Local time
Ireland is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the arrivals hall on the ground floor of the single terminal, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim and customs.
Shannon Airport is about 25 km (16 miles) west of Limerick city, usually a 25 to 30 minute drive, and about 20 km (12 miles) south of Ennis, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, apartments and homes in Limerick city, including the city center, King John's Castle and the University of Limerick area.
Yes. We drive to hotels, guesthouses and homes in Ennis, Shannon town and the villages around them in County Clare.
Yes. We drive to Bunratty and its hotels, and to Dromoland Castle and other hotels around Newmarket-on-Fergus, close to the airport.
Galway is north of the airport, past Ennis and Gort. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
These are on the Atlantic coast of Clare, west of Ennis. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
One. Every flight uses the same passenger terminal, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor, so there is no terminal to choose.
Yes, where your address is in the area we serve. Give the full address and Eircode, plus any directions, because many rural homes are on small roads without house numbers.
Yes. Transatlantic flights often land at Shannon around dawn, and we track your flight, so your driver is waiting in the arrivals hall when you come through customs.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. Only take a ride from the official taxi stand or from the driver named in your confirmation.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your flight time. If you are flying to the United States, allow extra time for US preclearance at the airport before boarding.
No. This page is for Shannon Airport (SNN) in County Clare. For flights into Dublin, see our Dublin Airport Transportation page.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer booking site for rides from SNN; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Shannon Airport page.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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