Flying from Nairobi to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
The timezone in Shannon is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Nairobi. Shannon Airport is located in Shannon.
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 flight from Nairobi to SNN.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Nairobi to SNN that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between NBO and SNN include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
NBO is around 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67% of flights taking off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to SNN flight:
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Shannon Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SNN and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Shannon Airport rental car and explore Shannon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Shannon Airport flight.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Shannon. The time it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Shannon Airport (SNN)
Right now, $1,049 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Shannon Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,668. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to SNN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Nairobi to Shannon Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Nairobi to Shannon Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Shannon Airport (SNN)
June is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Shannon Airport (SNN). Visit Shannon in January for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Nairobi to SNN plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shannon to range from 10ºC to 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Shannon Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Shannon
Start your Shannon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Shannon Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. View Point Bunratty Castle, Atlantic Air Adventures and Mooghaun Hill Fort are top attractions which should feature on every Shannon itinerary.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another major destination in 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.
