Flying from Ottawa to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
Shannon Airport is located in Shannon. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Ottawa to SNN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Shannon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% arrive on time at their destination.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SNN if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Shannon Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Shannon Airport rental car and explore Shannon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Shannon Airport flight.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Central Shannon is about 3 kilometres from Shannon Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Shannon Airport is Rs90,180. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs219,247. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to SNN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Ottawa to Shannon Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Ottawa to SNN.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Shannon Airport (SNN). June is the busiest month to travel to Shannon. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
Lock in a Ottawa to SNN plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shannon to range from 10ºC to 22ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Shannon Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Shannon
Start your Shannon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Shannon Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. View Point Bunratty Castle, Atlantic Air Adventures and Mooghaun Hill Fort are top attractions which should be on every Shannon itinerary.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Shannon, now it's time to discover more of Ireland. Journey around 193 kilometres northeast to Dublin to tick off its leading sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Ireland, head for Tallaght, roughly 177 kilometres east of Shannon. St Maelruain's Church of Ireland, St. Mark's Parish and Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn are among its highlights.
