Shannon Airport to Limerick
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
Twenty-five minutes east on the N18, and the closest city to the airport. King John's Castle sits on the river in the medieval quarter, and most hotels are within a few minutes of it. If you are here for a rugby match at Thomond Park, tell the driver — the roads around the ground close on match days.
Arriving at Shannon Airport
Shannon is twenty-four kilometres west of Limerick and was built where the transatlantic flying boats used to land. It is still the main entry point for the west of Ireland and has US preclearance, which means you clear American immigration here rather than on arrival. One terminal, a short walk from the gate to the door, and a driver waiting with your name in the arrivals hall.
- US preclearance means you go through American immigration before boarding. Allow three hours for departures to the States, not two.
- This is the closest airport to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, and the reason most people land here rather than in Dublin.
- The roads west of Ennis narrow quickly. Journey times in the Burren and around Doolin are longer than the distance suggests.
How long it really takes
Maps says 25 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 55 to 100 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Shannon Airport to Limerick?
About 25 minutes for the 24 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Shannon Airport to Limerick?
From €121 for up to four passengers, and €166 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Shannon Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.