Traveling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is one hour behind Florence and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your FLR to SNN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Florence Airport to Shannon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between FLR and SNN include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
London Stansted Airport
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
Of all flights departing from Florence Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Florence to Florence Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FLR? If you're boarding an early flight from Florence Airport to Shannon Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Florence Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SNN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Shannon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience more of Shannon and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Shannon Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Florence Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Shannon. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Florence Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to explore Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLR to SNN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometers away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Around 97 kilometers south of Shannon, Cork is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.