Bunratty Castle is just 15 minutes from the airport — the most practical and rewarding layover option in the area.
Things to do at Shannon International Airport (SNN)
Shannon International AirportSNN
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Things to do in Shannon International Airport
Shannon Airport's most remarkable nearby attraction is Bunratty Castle and Folk Park — a fully restored 15th-century tower house with medieval banquets and a reconstructed 19th-century village, just 15 minutes away. The Cliffs of Moher are 90 minutes southwest. The Burren — a lunar limestone karst landscape with ancient megalithic tombs — is an hour away and unlike anything else in Ireland. Limerick city is a 30-minute drive for its Georgian architecture and the Hunt Museum.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Shannon International Airport
- The airport has a good selection of Irish whiskey at duty-free — among the cheapest places to buy before flying out.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at SNN
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Shannon International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestBoru Lounge
The Boru Lounge at Shannon International Airport (SNN) is located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it a convenient airport lounge option for travelers departing from Shannon, Ireland. To find the lounge after you’ve completed the passport control and security check, continue straight through and exit the Duty Free shopping area. Once you leave Duty Free, turn left and follow the airport signage in the direction of Gate 7. Staying airside means you can reach the Boru Lounge without leaving the secure departures area, so you can relax close to your gate while you wait to travel. If you’re unsure along the way, simply keep following the clearly marked signs for Gate 7, as the lounge is accessed from this same departures corridor.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.