Dulles to Shannon (IAD–SNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between IAD and SNN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Shannon from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→SNN | BWI→SNN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 54m | 5h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · SNN: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–SNN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to SNN
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shannon Airport (SNN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
IAD to SNN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to SNN is about 4 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,299 miles (5,308 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Edinburgh and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).