- Shannon Airport
Shannon International Airport has undergone a €58m expansion boosting capacity to 4.5m passengers.
Shannon Airport’s 3,200 metre runway and unrestricted operational conditions have facilitated its positioning as Ireland’s long-haul air cargo gateway. Efficient handling and Customs, Ireland’s only EU-approved Border Inspection Post and a choice of warehouse operators offer air cargo operators all the services required to handle shipments from the most demanding customers.
Destinations Served - Shannon International Airport
Atlanta |
Brussels |
Birmingham |
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| Freight Transit Times - Shannon | ||
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24 Hours London |
2 4 – 48 Hours Brussels |
48 – 72 Hours Barcelona |
Centrally located in relation to the major clusters of internationally trading companies in Ireland, Shannon plays a key role in the logistics chains of these firms.
As the only Irish regional airport served by all four of the major integrated (express) carriers and with substantial transatlantic bellyhold and maindeck capacity, Shannon has attracted all the major global logistics players to its hinterland and handles almost 50,000 tonnes of airfreight annually.
Cargo airlines using Shannon include Air France Cargo, DHL, TNT, UPS and FedEx Express.
Shannon Free Zone is adjacent to Shannon International Airport.