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SNN Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport (IATA: SNN, ICAO:EINN) is located in the the city of Shannon, Ireland. It is the primary international airport serving Shannon and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+353(0)61712000

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IATA Code

SNN

ICAO Code

EINN

Name

Shannon Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Ireland (IE)

City

Shannon

Latitude

52.7019997

Longitude

-8.9248199

Time Zone

UTC+00:00

Phone Number

+353(0)61712000

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Airport Overview

Shannon Airport (SNN), identified by ICAO code EINN, is an international regional airport in County Clare, Ireland. Its location near Shannon and the Limerick–Ennis–Galway transport corridor gives our platform a practical gateway for Ireland’s western region and selected transatlantic or European connections. From a forwarding perspective, it is primarily a passenger-airport logistics gateway, where available belly capacity, airline schedules, road feeder services and onward hub connections should be assessed shipment by shipment. The airport is approximately 25 km northwest of Ennis, with road access through the N19 and the N18/M18 network.

Airport name	Shannon Airport
Codes	IATA: SNN \| ICAO: EINN
Location	Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Coordinates	52.7019997, -8.9248199
Time zone	UTC+00:00; seasonal time changes may apply

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayUseful for cargo originating in or destined for County Clare, Limerick and the wider western Ireland catchment.

Passenger-led capacityFreight availability is often linked to passenger aircraft belly space and seasonal operating patterns rather than a dedicated freighter network.

Road connectivityThe N19 and N18/M18 corridor supports truck transfers to Ennis, Limerick, Galway and other Irish distribution points.

Transatlantic planningNorth American shipments may benefit from available direct services or interline/routed connections, subject to airline acceptance and current schedules.

Compliance-sensitive handlingAdvance screening of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables and customs documents is essential before space is confirmed.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline and handling coordination: Our service team confirms the actual handling agent, acceptance window, terminal handover point and cargo cut-off for the booked carrier before issuing final instructions.
General cargo: Standard export cargo can normally be arranged through the operating airline or its appointed ground handler, subject to piece dimensions, weight, screening and available capacity.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain acceptance, cool-room access, passive packaging limits and transfer exposure must be confirmed in advance; do not assume airport-wide refrigerated storage for every shipment.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier’s current approval, the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the airport handler’s local process. Pre-checking is required for lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and dry ice.
Customs and security: Export declarations, safety and security data, screening records and release instructions should be complete before cargo reaches the terminal. Bonded or temporary-storage arrangements are subject to the responsible operator and Irish customs procedures.

Facility names, storage capability, operating hours and handling charges can vary by carrier and service provider. Our team verifies these details against the confirmed booking rather than treating them as permanent airport-wide features.

Routes & Logistics Transit Times

European distribution: Shipments may move on direct scheduled capacity where available or through an airline hub, with the final routing determined by current timetables, aircraft type and allotment.
North American traffic: Transatlantic options may be available on selected services, while other consignments may require transfer through a European or North American gateway. Carrier acceptance and customs requirements must be checked before booking.
Road-air alternatives: For cargo requiring more frequency or a wider network, our team may compare Shannon Airport with a road feeder movement to another Irish or European gateway, considering border, security and handling implications.
Transit planning: Total elapsed time includes export clearance, screening, terminal acceptance, flight connection, possible hub transfer, import clearance and final delivery. Published schedules are indicative and must be reconfirmed at booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Shannon and County Clare, with practical road access to Limerick, Ennis, Galway and adjoining western Ireland markets.
Industrial and technology supply chains: The region supports time-sensitive components, engineering products, electronics-related shipments, machinery parts and business samples requiring reliable uplift and delivery coordination.
Life-science and healthcare logistics: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and laboratory materials may require validated packaging, temperature records, priority handling and strict document control; service capability must be confirmed for each booking.
Food and perishables: Chilled or frozen products, seafood and other perishables require pre-alerts, suitable packaging, rapid handover and import or export health documentation where applicable.
Project and urgent cargo: Oversized pieces, aircraft-on-ground parts and industrial spares require advance dimensional checks, equipment confirmation and a contingency routing plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cut-off times are shipment- and flight-specific. Our service team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline and recommends delivery with contingency for screening, security checks and terminal congestion.
Accurate data: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, commodity description, HS classification, value, origin and consignee details must match the physical cargo and customs declaration.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods declarations, battery test documentation, dry-ice quantity, temperature range, live-animal documentation or health certificates may be required depending on the commodity and destination.
Customs and collection: Import release, transit procedures, inspection holds and delivery appointments can affect final-mile timing. The consignee or appointed customs broker must be ready before arrival, and collection rules should be confirmed with the handler.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packaging type, ready date, destination airport and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive goods, provide the required temperature range, packaging qualification, data-logger plan and acceptable exposure time at the quotation stage.
For lithium batteries and other regulated articles, disclose the exact battery type, watt-hour or lithium content, packing instruction and equipment status; avoid generic descriptions such as “electronic parts.”
Keep an alternative gateway or road-feeder plan available when the shipment is urgent, oversized or dependent on limited passenger-belly capacity. The selected option should be compared on total transit, customs handling and final delivery risk, not flight time alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Shannon Airport handle international air freight?

Yes, international cargo can be arranged when an operating airline and handling agent accept the commodity and routing. Capacity, destinations and acceptance conditions change, so our team confirms them for the specific shipment.

Is Shannon Airport suitable for urgent cargo?

It can be suitable for urgent consignments when confirmed uplift and terminal acceptance align with the delivery requirement. For critical aircraft parts or fixed-time deliveries, we also compare hub and road-air alternatives.

Can temperature-controlled goods be shipped through Shannon Airport?

Potentially, subject to carrier and handler approval, packaging performance and available temperature-controlled processes. The shipper must provide the temperature range and handling requirements before booking.

What should be checked before delivering cargo to the airport?

Confirm the airline booking, acceptance location, cut-off, security status, customs release instructions, package count, dimensions and any special-cargo approval. Delivery without a valid acceptance reference may cause delay.

Can our shipment be routed through another gateway?

Yes. Our service team can evaluate another Irish or European gateway with a road feeder connection when Shannon capacity, frequency, commodity restrictions or delivery timing make an alternative more suitable.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, contact and operational context are based primarily on the supplied airport record and should be reconfirmed with the airport or carrier before shipment execution. Regulatory and customs procedures are subject to the applicable Irish and international authorities.

Airport operator information: shannonairport.ie
Irish aviation regulatory reference: iaa.ie
Irish customs and import/export guidance: revenue.ie
International air transport reference: iata.org

Flight schedules, cargo capacity, handling arrangements, cut-off times, customs status, storage capability and service availability are time-sensitive. Our platform verifies these items with the relevant carrier, handler, broker or authority for each shipment before confirmation.