Boston to Shannon (BOS–SNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BOS–SNN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,887 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus Also: B6 | 7 | A21N | 5h55 | – | B6 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Shannon from Boston
| Metric | BOS→SNN | BED→SNN | PSM→SNN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 50 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 55m | 3h 33m | 5h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · SNN: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 11:00 PM in Shannon.
US passport holders enter Ireland visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Ireland is an EU member but not in the Schengen area, so time spent in Ireland does not count against any Schengen 90-day limit. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay (Ireland has no minimum validity requirement beyond the trip dates). At Dublin Airport (DUB), Shannon (SNN), or Cork (ORK), immigration stamps your passport and may ask about your accommodation and return plans.
Ireland is part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) with the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man. There are no routine immigration checks on travel between Ireland and the UK, but you still need valid identification. Northern Ireland (part of the UK) is freely accessible from the Republic with no border controls. The Wild Atlantic Way (2,500km coastal driving route) and the Ring of Kerry are among Europe's best road trips.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Dublin run about 6 hours 30 minutes on Aer Lingus, Delta, and United. Boston (BOS) to Dublin runs about 5 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Chicago, Newark, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles. Ireland uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. The Leap Card works on Dublin Bus, Luas tram, and DART commuter rail at EUR 1.70 to EUR 3.30 per trip. The Airlink Express bus 747 runs from Dublin Airport to the city center in 30 minutes for EUR 8 ($8.65). Pub culture is part of daily life: a pint costs EUR 5.50 to EUR 7.50 ($5.95 to $8.10) depending on location.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
BOS–SNN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to SNN
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Shannon Airport (SNN) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BOS to SNN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to SNN is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,887 miles (4,646 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Edinburgh and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED) and Portsmouth (PSM).