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Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Shannon flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Shannon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Flights from Edinburgh to Shannon usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Shannon (SNN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Shannon.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £57 return, compared with £126 via a stopover through London Stansted (STN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Edinburgh to Shannon most commonly pass through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 67% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 62% on the Edinburgh to Shannon route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £38 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £99, a difference of £61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Shannon:

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 09:27
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 00:27.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Shannon takes 1h 17m, covering 316 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Shannon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £21, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 20m, compared to 6h 37m via London Stansted (STN).

Shannon Airport (SNN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Easirent

Return flights from Edinburgh to Shannon range from £42 to £92, with an average of £69 over the past 12 months. Anything below £42 counts as a good deal.