How early at Shannon

Silverstreak02 · Veteran Member

How early at Shannon

tony2phones · Guru

pre clearing customs? just short of 3 hours so 7.30-8.00am gives enough time really.. Deerpark to SNN 15 minutes?

Silverstreak02 · Veteran Member

I'm surprised that it takes three hours. Are there additional steps at Shannon I didn't take in Tampa? Other than showing my passport In Tampa it was a normal one hour deal. I noticed the time frame indicates 4 hours. Is this allowing for travel and rental return? Thanks for the help. Jeff

tony2phones · Guru

The 1st ? is Customs.. most flights you Clear US customs at SNN rather than on arrival back in the US.. 4 hours might be needed at Dublin but Shannon is a far more efficient operation. Plus you have to be clear and ready when the Gate closes 30mins before departure time.

-- Edited by tony2phones on Friday 6th of June 2014 12:25:35 PM

Michele Erdvig · Host

Three hours. You first return the car, which shouldn't take more than 15 - 30 minutes. If you are getting VAT back that will take a bit of time. Then check in, go through Irish security. You then wait in the departure lounge near Duty Free for a while till your flight is called. Then you get in line and go through immigration. You must then go through USA security.

Since you clear USA immigration and security in Ireland you do not have to do so in the US. That makes it a longer process.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony is right about 15 minutes from Headley Court to Shannon. If you need petrol for the car a little more time. There is a petrol station across the street from your B&B. Or a Topaz nearer the airport.

Roy · Guru

I agree with Tony. If you ever get "selected" for additional screening by US Homeland Security, as happen to me a couple years ago, you will need the three hour window that's recommended.

Silverstreak02 · Veteran Member

Thanks for the great advice as always. We are at Headley Court now and will get gas at the Maxol station across the street. Thanks for that Michelle. Bye the way Anne Randles at Doire Farm said to say hello. That was a great place to stay a week We will leave here at 7:30 as suggested. Jeff

Roy · Guru

Safe travels

Michele Erdvig · Host

Glad you enjoyed your stay at Doire Farm Cottages. I agree - great self-catering rentals there and wonderful hosts. If you have time give Kathleen at Headley Court my regards.

If you flight is at 11:35 you don't need to leave till around 8. That gives you an extra half hour. Maybe breakfast?

Safe travels indeed!

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

It WOULD be a shame to miss out on Kathleen's EXCELLENT breakfast! If you leave by 8 or a LITTLE after, you should be at the Terminal (car returned) by 8:30.

Hope you had a WONDERFUL visit!

Silverstreak02 · Veteran Member

Michelle we hope to get breakfast at the airport. Kathleen doesn't start serving until 8am. She provided a plate of fruit and muffins that we will munch on in the morning. I'll tell her you said hi. Thanks again for all the help. Jeff

Michele Erdvig · Host

Happy to help Jeff. Will hold our breaths till you feel up to a trip report. Hint...hint! wink