Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Shannon two hours behind Helsinki.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HEL to SNN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and SNN include:
Edinburgh Airport
Stansted Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
$93 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start at $345. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to SNN, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from HEL to SNN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SNN:
Pick up a Shannon Airport rental car and discover Shannon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Shannon Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the centre of Shannon has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Shannon. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shannon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Shannon, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to SNN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Shannon, now it's time to discover other corners of Ireland. Travel about 193 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its top sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Ireland, consider Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are key reasons to visit.
