Shannon Airport (SNN) is in County Clare, Ireland. The airport is situated 24km (15 miles) northwest of Limerick and 90km (56 miles) south of Galway.

To/From the Airport: buses, taxis and cars for hire are available from Shannon Airport.

Features: Money and communications: There is a bureaux de change, full banking facilities and ATMs in the terminal. Telephones and free Wi-Fi Internet access are also available throughout the airport. There is a self-service cafe on the first floor before check in, as well as a bar. The bar in the Departures lounge is open 24 hours a day. There are Irish gift shops, a food store/newsagents and a bookshop/Internet cafe between check-in and the Arrivals hall. There are duty-free shops in the Departures lounge (tel: (061) 4775 047). Luggage: A left-luggage service is available off the arrivals hall on the link corridor serving coach park 1. Contact (087) 328 5935 for further information. This is also the number to call for lost property. A porter can be summoned via the telephones situated throughout the terminal. There are two nurseries, located in the Departures lounge and Arrivals concourse, and a small oratory.

Contact(s): (061) 712 000

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