Flights from Melbourne to Shannon

Arriving in Shannon

Book your flights to Shannon with Etihad Airways and get ready to explore and discover County Clare, a destination that is as beautiful as it is welcoming.

Plan Your Shannon Holiday

Travel to Shannon, the main access point for the stunning sites that County Clare has to offer. Here you can spend your days golfing looking over the Atlantic Ocean. You can spend the time exploring the geology, coastline, and landscape with its rare and unique diversity. You can begin to appreciate how ancient civilisations and cultures settled here and follow the time line by visiting some of the most important archaeological sites and more recent fortresses in the whole of Ireland.

The peak season in Shannon runs from the end of late May until September. At this time the weather is less severe. It is often sunny, as temperatures reach a maximum of about 20 degrees, and rain is less likely. We recommend that you reserve your tickets to Shannon well in advance over the spring and summer months. The off-peak season runs from October to April, this is the time to find cheap hotels in Shannon. Visit our Deals section to find flight deals to Shannon all year round.

Flying from Melbourne

Book your flights from Melbourne to various worldwide destinations with Etihad Airways and enjoy top class facilities and service throughout your journey.

Major Airports in Melbourne

The airport serving the city is Melbourne Airport (MEL) which is approximately 14 miles from the city centre. Melbourne Airport’s four terminals have 16 international gates and Terminal 2 deals with international flights. This large airport is well equipped and comfortable, with showers, lounges and plenty of shops and restaurants.

Airport Transportation in Melbourne

Every ten minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week a Skybus runs from the airport to the city centre making getting a bus to Melbourne Airport cost effective and very accessible. There are also plenty of public buses running frequent routes to the city and suburbs, out of Broadmeadows and Sunbury station. A taxi to Melbourne Airport can be accessed next to Terminal 1 or 3 where designated cabs are ranked and available, or bookings can be made inside the airport from the appropriate desks. There is no specific train to Melbourne Airport although the city does have a good rail system. The Craigieburn train line will connect to a bus which travels to the airport if required.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Melbourne to Shannon on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.