Aer Lingus LHR SNN EI387
Aer Lingus · Live forecast
LHR → SNN
EI387 · Apr 17, 2026 · 18:05 BS · airbus a320-251n
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 20m
Duration
321 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → SNN
3 pilot reports along this route
3 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N800MK 5225N01057W 1823 F430 TOBOR 1841 5300N02000W MS49 240/36 KT N800MK DDL ORK 171823 F19A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR010 5231N01036W 1818 F360 DOGAL 1842 5500N02000W MS46 241/56 KT FGSPO QXS SNN 171818 F06A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM757 5143N01047W 1759 F340 ADARA 1821 5000N02000W MS47 240/67 KT PHBQK QXS LEQ 171759 F16A
33m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Shannon Airport, Shannon.

Your Journey Beta

23 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:45
Moderate
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:35
Light
1:35-2:00
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt (230°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SNN Shannon Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
airbus a320-251n
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.