Travelling from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
The timezone in Shannon is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Tampa.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your TPA to SNN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA's address is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Of all flights departing from Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Tampa International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near TPA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider booking a hotel near SNN if you have a late Tampa International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Shannon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire to explore Shannon and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the centre of Shannon has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tampa International Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Shannon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Tampa International Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to explore Shannon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TPA to SNN in January. Average temperatures are 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 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Cork is another must-experience destination in Ireland and is around 97 kilometres south of Shannon. No journey is complete without visiting Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.