Car Parking
Shannon Airport Authority operates all car parks at Shannon Airport. We offer both short term (less than 24 hours) and up to 5 long term car parks within the airport with over 5,000 spaces available in total.
All car parks are regularly patrolled by airport police.
There are separate Coach Parking facilities for the set-down of departing passengers and the pick-up of arriving passengers.
Car Parking Map
Payment
No matter which car park you use, remember to keep your car park ticket with you and pay the parking charges at any of the automatic paystations located throughout the terminal building before returning to your vehicle. Drivers with reduced mobility should proceed to the airport information desk prior to returning to their vehicles.
Facilities
A free jump start facility is available to car park customers, this can be obtained by availing of the help telephones located at the exits of the car parks or by contacting +353 (0)87 6895679.
Baggage trolleys are available throughout the car parks.
A car key holding facility is also available for a small fee from the Airport left luggage office in the arrivals area.
Disabled Drivers
Drivers with disabilities may avail of the short term car park in order to be closer to the main terminal. Spaces are located at the front of the short term car park adjacent to the arrivals and departures entrance, which are facilitated with ramps to ensure a smooth short trip to and from the terminal building. They will be charged long term rates only. Drivers should ensure that their vehicles have the appropriate sticker to identify them as mobility drivers.
For payment these drivers should proceed to the airport information desk prior to returning to their vehicles.
Short Term Parking (less than 24 hours)
Short term parking (up to 24 hours) is available directly opposite the terminal building – follow the signposts for short term parking. Please make note of where you park your car, parking aisles are designated A, B, C, D etc
The short term car park must be used by those meeting and seeing off passengers. Please note that the area outside the terminal building is a set-down area only to facilitate uploading of people and/or luggage. Due to the volume of traffic using Shannon Airport it is not permitted to await arriving passengers outside the terminal. Attended vehicles will be moved on and the policy of clamping unattended vehicles is rigorously enforced.
Short Term Parking Charges (including 21% VAT)
| Duration | Charge € |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | 1.20 |
| Over 15 minutes up to 1 hour | 2.80 |
| Over 1 hour up to 2 hours | 5.50 |
| Over 2 hours up to 3 hours | 7.00 |
| Over 3 hours up to 5 hours | 9.00 |
| Over 5 hours up to 12 hours | 12.50 |
| Over 12 hours up to 18 hours | 15.00 |
| Over 18 hours up to 24 hours | 20.00 |
Long Term Parking (over 24 hours)
Long Term car parks are filled sequentially depending on the level of demand. Please follow the directional signs.
Long Term 1
Located at the rear of the Short Term Car Park. The entrance is located just after the security post close to the entrance of the terminal building (2,000 spaces).
Long Term 2
Located to the left of the departures hall. Turn left at the junction before the terminal building (500 spaces).
Long Term 3
Located to the left of the departures hall and Long Term 2. Turn left at the junction before the terminal building (700 spaces).
Long Term 4
Located just beyond the entrance to Long Term 3 (950 spaces).
Park 'N' Ride
Pending the construction of additional parking spaces adjacent to the terminal building a seasonal Park 'N' Ride car park is on the approach road to the airport. This car park will only operate when there is congestion in Long Term Car Parks 1, 2, 3 and 4. When the electronic signs for this car park are in operation it signifies that all Long Term Car Parks are closed and customers are requested to park in this location. Passengers using this car park are facilitated with a direct shuttle bus service to the terminal building. Return shuttle services are provided to meet with the arrival of all flights (500 spaces).
Long Term Parking Charges (including 21% VAT)
| Duration |
Charge € |
|---|---|
| Per 24 hour period or part thereof | 9.00 |
| Special Weekly Rate* | 45.00 |
* Weekly Rate = 7 x 24hrs from time of entry
Conditions of Parking
Vehicles are left in our car parks at all times at the owner's sole risk in all respects. Shannon Airport nor any of its servants or agents accept liability for any accident, loss or damage to persons, vehicles, accessories or contents however caused.
Vehicles not claimed within six months may, in the absence of special arrangements with Shannon Airport, be sold to defray expenses. The placing of a vehicle in the car parks shall be deemed to be unqualified acceptance of these conditions.
Frequent User Card
Frequent or business flyers can avail of discounted prepaid parking. The cost of a Frequent User Card is €820.00 and is valid for one year from date of issue. To apply for a Frequent User please contact:
Terminal Services
Shannon Airport
Co Clare
Tel:- +353 (0)61 712200 (Mon-Fri 09.30 – 17.30)
The following conditions of use apply to the Frequent User Card:
- The Card is valid for use in either the Short Term or Long Term Car Parks.
- It is the responsibility of the holder to ensure the correct use of the card.
- Lost or stolen cards must be reported to the above contact immediately.
- Cards must not be left in cars at any time and must not be bent or creased.
- The standard conditions of parking apply as displayed at the entrance to the Car Parks.
- Shannon Airport reserve the right to refuse issue of card or withdraw and cancel card if any of the conditions of use are breached.
Coach and Bus Parks
Shannon Airport has 2 Coach & Bus Parks.
To facilitate arriving passengers Coach Park 1 is located adjacent to the arrivals terminal
Coach Park 2 is located adjacent to the departures terminal to facilitate those departing.
Limousines on hire are permitted to park in these areas provided that they do not occupy a dedicated coach park space.
Coach & Bus Park Parking Charges (Including 21%VAT)
| Duration |
Charge € |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | 2.80 |
| Over 1 hour up to 2 hours | 5.00 |
| Over 2 hours up to 3 hours | 6.00 |
| Over 3 hours up to 5 hours | 7.50 |
| Over 5 hours up to 24 hours | 9.00 |
Frequent users can avail of our coach operator's value card. For details please contact:
Terminal Services
Shannon Airport
Co Clare
Tel: +353 (0)61 712200 (Mon-Fri 09.30 – 17.30)
