New York to Shannon Flights

Travel from New York

New York travellers are served by several major airports in the metropolitan area, with domestic and international flights leaving 24 hours a day, seven days a week. John F Kennedy International Airport, known familiarly as JFK, is located in the southern part of the borough of Queens, while LaGuardia Airport is situated in the northern part. Across the Hudson river, the Newark Liberty International Airport also serves New York travellers. At ebookers.com, we offer a wide range of tools and up-to-the-minute information to assist travellers with finding the best flights from New York to Shannon. We can also help you book a rental car and find quality lodging to suit your budget.

Parking is available at all three airports, both for short term and long term parking. Buses, taxis, and car services also provide transport to the major airports. For those who wish to avoid the crushing traffic of the city streets and expressways, the AirTrain is another option. Popular with native New Yorkers, the AirTrain transports you from Manhattan to either JFK or Newark Liberty quickly and easily. Train transport also allows easy navigation of the airports themselves, with branches of the subways and commuter trains running frequently to the airports.

Travellers waiting for flights from New York can find everything from a quick bite to a full sit-down meal in the many restaurants and food stands scattered throughout the airports. Designer goods and tourist trinkets fill the many shops in the airports, and a variety of lounges and pubs are also scattered throughout, offering a great place to relax before flights New York.

Flying to Shannon

Travellers flying into the relatively new Irish town of Shannon will land at Shannon Airport, a little over three miles south-west of the town. The airport was founded in 1942, forty years before Shannon was given township status. Several airlines serve the airport, including British Airways, Atlasjet, and Aer Lingus. Find great fares on these and other airlines with ebookers.

Transportation from Shannon Airport

Renting a car can be a convenient option for your visit, and five rental car agencies have on-site desks at the airport. If you would rather hail a taxi, the airport cab desk is located in the arrival area of the terminal and can assist you in scheduling transportation. The cab fare to the centre of town will cost approximately €10, although exact fares are agreed upon by driver and passenger. Bus services are also available through Bus Eireann. If you are traveling to another city, JJ Kavanaugh and Sons runs service to Limerick and Dublin Airport.

Weather in Shannon

The weather in Shannon tends to be cool and damp throughout most of the year, so bringing along jackets, warm clothing, and gloves is always a good idea. The high temperature in the warmest month of August averages 20°C, while the average low temperature in the coldest months of January and February is 2°C. December receives the most rain, so make sure to pack your umbrella.

What to Do in Shannon

The summer months of July through August are the busiest for tourism in Shannon, so expect to pay more for hotel rooms and flights during these months. If cold and wet weather doesn't bother you, plan to visit the area in February, when hotels are relatively empty and great rates can be had. Make sure to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park while you're in Shannon, and take part in a fabulous medieval banquet. The Cliffs of Moher and the adjacent O'Brien's Tower are two popular tourist attractions located just a short drive from Shannon. Bring your binoculars and spend some time bird watching among Ireland's largest colony of puffins.