Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Shannon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Shannon one hour behind Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAD to SNN flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Shannon (and then exploring more of Ireland!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to SNN flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Birmingham Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights leaving from Madrid Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SNN instead:
Grab a Shannon Airport rental car and discover Shannon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Shannon in February.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SNN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
You've seen Shannon, now it's time to explore other parts of Ireland. Journey around 193 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its top attractions. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Ireland, head for Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone are key highlights.