Shannon to Alicante (SNN–ALC) — 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.
SNN–ALC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,074 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Shannon
| Metric | SNN→ALC | KIR→ALC | ORK→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SNN | – | 44 mi | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 35m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SNN: IST · ALC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 7:00 PM in Alicante.
Irish passport holders enter Spain freely as EU citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so passport control applies on arrival from Dublin. A valid Irish passport or Passport Card is sufficient.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the Oficina de Extranjeria or local police station for a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union (green card). The fee is EUR 12. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient resources (roughly EUR 600 per month per person) plus health insurance. An empadronamiento (municipal registration) at the town hall is needed separately for most administrative purposes, including opening a bank account. A NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) is assigned at registration and acts as your tax and identity number in Spain.
Direct flights from Dublin to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Alicante run 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Seasonal routes cover Palma, Faro-adjacent Seville, and the Canary Islands. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Spain is the most popular destination for Irish emigrants and retirees in the EU, so English-speaking communities and services exist in most coastal cities. Irish driving licenses are valid for the first 6 months of residence; after that, exchange through the DGT is required.
SNN–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SNN to ALC
Shannon Airport (SNN) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SNN to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SNN to ALC is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,074 miles (1,728 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and London Stansted. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Farranfore (KIR), Cork (ORK) and Charlestown (NOC).