Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is five hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your IAD to SNN flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between IAD and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport
New York Newark Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
P22,755 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start from P44,818. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to SNN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to SNN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SNN if you're catching a late Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and chase adventure across Shannon and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the centre of Shannon has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometers away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Shannon. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to SNN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Around 97 kilometers south of Shannon, Cork is another essential stop in Ireland. Start your sightseeing at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
