Shannon Airport is the gateway to the West of Ireland, and is the third busiest airport in Ireland. This guide is for people who are travelling through Shannon Airport, and provides information about the facilities at the airport, hotels near the airport, car rental services and public transport services.
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lounge as well as conference facilities for small to medium-
sized groups.
Shannon Court Hotel
Also a mere five minutes from the terminal, the Shannon
Court Hotel provides 54 spacious guestrooms and a full suite
of modern amenities. The hotelâs Olde Lodge pub is famous
with locals, as well.
Avarest Bunratty B&B
Appointed a four-star B&B by Irelandâs National Tourism
Body, this cosy establishment is less than 10 minutesâ drive
from the airport. One of the highlights is the traditional Irish
breakfast, made in part from locally sourced ingredients.
Renting a Car at Shannon Airport
With so much to see and do in the region, the best way to
travel on from Shannon Airport is by hire car. Travelling east
on the N18, drivers can reach the city of Limerick in about
30 minutes (depending on traffic). From here, a nexus of
motorways provides access to the entire country.
For most tourists and business travellers, hiring a car from
Shannon Airport makes the most sense. Taxi fares quickly
add up, and seeing the country by tour bus means constantly
travelling with a crowd of people. Behind the wheel of a hire
car, you dictate the terms and itinerary of your experience.
Collecting your Shannon Airport hire carThe check-in
process for passengers renting a car at Shannon Airport is
straightforward. There are two locations in the Arrivals Hall
that can help get you on the road. For those who have pre-
booked their hire car, the kiosk near baggage carousels 1
and 2 are standing by to finalise driversâ paperwork. Thereâs
also a booth near the exit for those who have not yet made
a booking.
If you have booked your vehicle ahead of time, getting on the
road just takes a few minutes. Drivers receive confirmation
details that they can present to the Shannon Airport car hire
associate in the Arrivals Hall. From here, itâs a quick shuttle
ride to the depot, where an on-site associate will walk you
through an inspection of your car to make sure that there are
not any problems.
Among the car rental companies at Shannon Airport are:
Returning a rental car to Shannon AirportWhen you are
returning your rental car to Shannon Airport, simply drive the
vehicle to the same depot where you collected it. As you
approach the terminal, turn off from the Airport Road (N19)
at the signpost.
The return procedures are quick and painless, and itâs just a
two-minute shuttle ride to the terminal entrance, where youâll
be dropped in front of the Departures Hall. To be safe, itâs
wise to allot about 30 minutes for the entire return process,
though it rarely takes this long.
Shannon Airport Airlines
The following is a list of the primary airlines serving Shannon
Airport, some of which operate seasonally. In addition to
these carriers, charter airlines also operate.
Airline Phone Website
Aer Lingus 0818 365000 www.aerlingus.com
Air Transat 00353 61 712462 www.airtransat.com
Delta 0818 904 872 www.delta.com
Flybe 0044 1392 683152 www.flybe.com
Ryanair 00353 61 471851 www.ryanair.com
United Airlines 00353 61 712670 www.united.com
US Airways 1890 925 065 www.usairways.com
Shannon Airport Authority
The Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) became separated
from the Dublin Airport Authority at the turn of 2013. With
that in mind, Shannon Airport is now a publically owned
commercial airport and operates independently.
The airport employs nearly 2,000 people, with another 500
working for the SAA at the nearby Industrial Estate. During
peak season, an additional 1,000 temporary staff come
on board. Some 1.4 million passengers pass through the
terminal each year.
Disclaimer
Every attempt has been made to ensure the information
provided here is correct, however the author cannot be held
liable for mistakes.