Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is one hour behind Barcelona and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to SNN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Rs14,865 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs30,758. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to SNN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Book a hotel near SNN if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Shannon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Shannon's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to central Shannon has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Shannon in April.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to visit Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to SNN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ireland just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Around 97 kilometres south of Shannon, Cork is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience major highlights starting with Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.